The Lakers are facing a 2-0 deficit after dropping both games to the Nuggets in Denver.
Los Angeles went into the fourth quarter with a lead but Jamal Murray caught fire to propel the Nuggets to a comeback victory.
During the fourth quarter of a back-and-forth battle, Lakers star LeBron James went down with a left ankle injury after stepping on Anthony Davis' foot. James never left the game, but he looked hobbled as he finished the final few minutes of the game.
The Sporting News has you covered with the latest updates on James' ankle injury.
LeBron James injury update
James rolled his left ankle late in the fourth quarter when he stepped on Davis' foot as the two battled for a rebound.
LeBron James steps on Anthony Davis' ankle 😬 pic.twitter.com/G8pdsMpj9Z
— Backcourt Alerts (@BackcourtAlerts) May 19, 2023
He stayed down on the ground as the Lakers pushed the ball up the court for a fast break on the other end, but eventually got back up on his feet to continue playing.
James finished the contest with 22 points, 10 assists, nine rebounds, four steals and two blocks in 40 minutes.
LeBron James ankle injury
James never left the game, playing out the final minute of the contest with Los Angeles only trailing by two points at the moment of his injury.
He had an impressive steal during the Lakers' full-court pressure and also had a coast-to-coast layup after the ankle injury — both of which are good signs about its severity.
After the game, James said he'll be ready to play in Game 3.
"I'll be ready to play (on Saturday). ... Nothing is keeping me from playing."
Lakers vs. Nuggets schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the 2023 Western Conference Finals:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| May 16 | Nuggets 132, Lakers 126 | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| May 18 | Nuggets 108, Lakers 103 | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| May 20 | Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| May 22 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| May 24 | Game 5* | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| May 26 | Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| May 28 | Game 7* | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
*If necessary