LeBron James will miss Saturday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to low back pain and sciatica, the Philadelphia 76ers announced. The game marks the start of Philadelphia's first back-to-back, with Sunday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons also at home. James, 41, is managing a chronic sciatica condition that previously caused him to miss the opening 14 games of last season.
The irritation affects nerves running through gluteal muscles, hamstrings, lower leg and foot. After two games this season, James averages 15.5 points while leading the 76ers in rebounds (9.5) and assists (6.0) per game. Forward Dean Wade remains questionable pending his left ankle sprain recovery.
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