LeBron could have shut it down when he felt something pop in his foot last month, admitting that two doctors told him to get surgery. However, the “LeBron James of foot doctors” told him he could be back this season — and he made that return Sunday.

Because of last night’s 99-96 loss to Minnesota, the Timberwolves are only half a game behind the Warriors, with a 38-37 record and one additional game left to play. Sunday looked to be a day that set up perfectly for Golden State.

LeBron James said he returned as soon as he did because he saw an opportunity for his Lakers to rise in the standings.

It is not exactly clear who the LeBron James of feet is, but they apparently told James that he was healing from the injury faster than anyone they've ever seen. His performance on Sunday backs up that notion.

LeBron James says two doctors recommended season-ending surgery on a torn tendon in his right foot, but he has decided to finish out the season on the court with the Los Angeles Lakers. James returned to the Lakers on Sunday after a month-long absence with what he revealed was a significant tendon injury.

After the Warriors’ tough loss to the Timberwolves, NBA Twitter chimed in with different reactions on Sunday night.

LeBron James scored 19 points off the bench in his return from a monthlong injury absence, but Zach LaVine scored 32 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 118-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.