On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 1 of their first-round playoff series to the Minnesota Timberwolves by a score of 117-95. LeBron James go

James was listed as probable with a left hip flexor strain on the injury report prior to Game 1 on Saturday. He played 36 minutes in the 117-95 loss, scoring 19 points with five rebounds and three assists. Only Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic logged more minutes than the 40-year-old James.

LeBron James didn't play well in the Lakers' Game 1 loss to the Timberwolves, but there is a stat that suggests he may bounce back in strong fashion.