MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 29: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James #6 gives a thumbs up during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on December 29, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee.

LeBron returns vs. Knicks after missing 5 games with knee injury

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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made his return to the lineup Saturday in a 122-115 win over the New York Knicks after a five-game absence.

James had been considered day-to-day ever since an MRI revealed swelling in his knee on Jan. 30.

The Lakers went 1-4 with their leading scorer on the sidelines. They're now 26-28 and remain the Western Conference's No. 9 seed.

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