At the age of 38, in his 21st season, there is only so much that LeBron James can accomplish.

On Monday at the Kaseya Center, the Los Angeles Lakers were defeated by the Miami Heat by a score of 108-107; yet, the absence of brilliant play from the King was not a contributing factor in the game’s outcome. In point of fact, James carried the Purple and Gold on his shoulders when they were facing a double-digit deficit in the game’s last four minutes and came very close to completing a comeback.

After the game was over, he ended with a total of 30 points, 13 of 23 field goal attempts, four rebounds, three assists, and three blocks on his stat sheet. throughout his tenure in Miami, he was known for his legendary dunks and even a chase-down block, so fans of the Heat were likely able to recognize both of these moves throughout his performance.

After suffering a defeat for the second game in a row, Los Angeles’ overall record dropped to 3-4 and they are currently in last place.

Austin Reaves was the only player that actually gave LeBron James much meaningful aid. He scored 23 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out nine assists. Anthony Davis rotated in and out of the starting lineup. D’Angelo Russell was dismissed from the game. Cam Reddish, who was wide open, took the final shot in the waning seconds of the game after receiving a pass from No. 23, but he was unsuccessful. Miami had been concentrating their efforts late in the game on defending James.

Nevertheless, the four-time MVP continued to get plaudits across social media despite the team’s disheartening loss:The status of Davis, who was obviously suffering from discomfort despite his best efforts to play, was the most interesting development throughout the game. Lakers reporter Mike Trudell explained that he had a hip spasm, which was problematic for a club that was already missing frontcourt player Jaxson Hayes.

As for Russell, Trudell noted that he was booted out “presumably for words used arguing a no-call after he thought Miami kicked a pass he’d intended for a teammate.” Russell was upset because he thought the pass that he had intended for a teammate had been kicked.

James nailed a midrange jumper, a shot in the lane, and a and-1 opportunity to cut the deficit to one with more than two minutes left in the game. Reaves stepped up to the challenge for the Lakers, who were playing with a depleted roster, to keep them within striking distance and keep them in the game.

On the other hand, that was the last point that either team would score because after that, the defenses locked in and the attacks went cold.

Now, in order for Los Angeles to be successful on this road trip, they need to concentrate on turning things around, starting with Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets.