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LeBron James scored 23 points but had his return to action spoiled as the Boston Celtics secured a 130-108 blowout victory.
The 36-year-old had missed eight games due to an abdominal strain and his presence was a welcome return for the Lakers who had lost five games without their star player.
His return was announced shortly before the game, with the decision made after James finished a shooting session an hour before tip-off.
LeBron James made his return to the court after missing eight games due to injury
His return was spoiled though as Jayson Tatum inspired Boston Celtics to a home victory
The Lakers confirmed his return by tweeting that 'The King has arrived and will play'.
'I felt okay,' James said after the match. 'Obviously being out two and a half weeks I felt kind of like a rookie again, just being away from the game. Excited. Felt good enough that I could trust my body.'
Following the defeat the Lakers now hold an 8-9 record and are ninth in the Western Conference.
'King James' scored 23 points on his return to the Lakers who lost five of eight games
