LeBron Posts Battle Scar After Lakers OT Vs Nuggets

LeBron James dove for a loose ball late in Saturday’s win over the Denver Nuggets and later posted a photo of the floor burn as proof. That scramble helped force overtime in a game the Lakers won, and LeBron has said he is willing to give up big numbers "if it benefits others" because "the win is the only thing that matters." He is averaging 21.3 points, 7.0 assists and 5.7 rebounds while L.A. has won eight of nine. Merlin sees the floor burn as a badge of leadership. The Lakers handled a three-game stretch without him and showed real depth, yet LeBron’s fitness and his choice to shift into more of a team role will decide how far this hot streak can carry them into the postseason.