More Sports Basketball Basketball Lakers will be without LeBron James for second consecutive game LeBron James is reportedly about to miss his second consecutive game while dealing with a groin injury. Ameer Tyree 29 December, 2018 09:38 IST LeBron James sustained an injury against the Warriors on Christmas Day. - Getty Images Ameer Tyree 29 December, 2018 09:38 IST LeBron James is reportedly about to miss his second consecutive game while dealing with a groin injury.According to ESPN, James will not play against the Clippers at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday.James suffered the injury in the Lakers' 127-101 blowout win against the Warriors on Tuesday.READ: Curry & Durant take blame after Golden State Warriors loses againLos Angeles lost to Sacramento 117-116 at the buzzer in its first game without James on Thursday. The Lakers' young core will have to step up against a rowdy Clippers team to get a better result without James and Rajon Rondo, who is expected to miss a month with a finger injury.No clear timetable has been set for James' return. Support Sportstar Dear Reader, Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you. Support Quality Journalism Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos