NBA Playoffs are delivering one heated matchup after another — but Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be watching from his luxurious Los Angeles mansion. James suffered a sprained MCL in his left knee during Game 5 of the Lakers vs.

The injury occurred in the fourth quarter when James collided with Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo -- who was called for an offensive foul -- which sent him to the ground writhing in pain. The four-time champion was on the ground for a while, and immediately came out of the game where he could be seen limping to the sideline.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers came well short of a series comeback against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, losing 103-96 in Game 5 in an early elimination from the playoffs. Despite high hopes for Luka Doncic's first postseason in a Lakers jersey,