So if he's out tonight, they will probably lose this game. Then Spurs just need to win 1 more game of their final 4 or Lakers lose one more after tonight and they're out.
If that happens, there is no point in Lebron playing anymore. Which might cost him the scoring title. He needs to play 2 of the final 3 games.
"After being ruled out of Tuesday’s matchup with the Phoenix Suns, he’ll need to appear in at least two of those final three games in order to fulfill the NBA’s scoring title requirement of playing in at least 70 percent of games (58). Although, he theoretically could still win the title without playing in 58 games:
Per
NBA.com
“The only exception to this rule will be if, at the end of the season, the player would have led the league in the category had he played the required number of games with his current category total.”
Not understanding that exception.
How LeBron could cost himself the NBA scoring title if he continues to sit out