LeBron James sat out his third straight game with calf soreness as the Lakers lost to the Timberwolves 121-114.

LeBron James missed his third consecutive game on Wednesday, sitting out the Lakers' matchup against the Timberwolves due to lingering soreness in his right calf. The absence marks the longest stretch of games missed by the 20-time All-Star this season, raising concerns about his availability for upcoming critical games. The Lakers lost the contest 121-114.