with LeBron James unable to prevent a defeat in his return from injury. James, who sat out seven games due to a groin strain, scored 17 points. However, the star was Cody White, who scored 36 points.

The injury reminded many of a similar groin strain James suffered in 2018, which sidelined him for 17 games, but this one is expected to be less severe. LeBron James has been out since March 8.

LeBron James scores 17 points on 7-for-16 shooting after missing the Lakers' previous 7 games with a strained left groin. Greg Beacham | The Associated Press LeBron James returned to the Lakers ...

There was less than a second left in the first quarter when LeBron James went to the sideline ... finishing with 15 points, 17 assists, 10 rebounds and eight steals. The Bulls had seven players ...