In a segment on First Take this Friday, veteran NBA big man Kendrick Perkins shared a potentially critical update on Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. According to Perkins, LeBron is not at full strength right now as he's recovering from lingering injuries that have him playing at 70% health.

But a funny thing happened on the way to cementing what would have been the Lakers' second victory over a Central Division nemesis in as many nights. More Los Angeles Lakers: Former Lakers Sharpshooter Signs 10-Day Deal with East Squad Los Angeles started to give the lead back — gradually at first,

LeBron James is fighting to secure a place for yet another playoff with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the road is getting tougher for him with each loss. After the Lakers lost 119-117 against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday,