If LeBron James is playing through injuries in the playoffs, he's making sure no one knows anything about it. Asked by reporters about his groin and hip issues, James would only say "I'm available today" as the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to play Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

The Los Angeles Lakers grabbed Game 2 from the Minnesota Timberwolves to even the best-of-seven playoff series at 1-1. Now the scene shifts over to Minnesota fo

Among the players who stood out was James, whose defensive commitment has been greatly criticized over the years. After the game, one of the NBA’s most prominent voices weighed in. Bill Simmons, a lifelong Celtics fan and often a vocal LeBron skeptic, delivered a rare moment of praise.