LeBron James Ruled Out Saturday Due to Back and Sciatica Management

Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to low back pain and sciatica management. Sitting out the first leg of a back-to-back, it marks his first missed game of the season. The 41-year-old superstar averaged 15.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 2.0 steals across 33.5 minutes per game in Philadelphia's first two contests. Head coach Nick Nurse emphasized managing workload to keep stars healthy for April.