Breaking the minutes limit against the Suns was a 'easy answer,' according to LeBron James.

[{"selector":"#anim-bca6ca48-bc91-43d4-bb18-26b672ad95e2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7435d69f-4e5e-4b38-8231-dc21eff0d03a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 170.52732%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Darvin Ham intended for forward LeBron James to play only 30 minutes in the Lakers' second game of the season against the Suns on Thursday night.

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Lionel Messi strikes back with two goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Peru

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Lionel Messi strikes back with two goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Peru

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