James tallied 28 points (10-20 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 10 rebounds, 12 assists and one block in 35 minutes during Thursday's 124-104 win over the Mavericks.
James made NBA history Thursday by becoming the oldest player to record a triple-double, per Dan Woike of The Athletic. His stellar all-around performance powered the Lakers to a victory, as he shot the basketball with efficiency from the field and dished out double-digit assists for a fourth straight outing. James will cruise into the All-Star break having averaged 22.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 1.0 steals in his last six matchups.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Not listed on injury report
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James (foot) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's meeting with the Mavericks.
James was held out of Tuesday's loss to the Spurs due to some soreness in his left foot, but he'll get back out there for Thursday's game and should log his usual minutes. With James back in the mix, Jake LaRavia or Kobe Bufkin will likely return to the second unit, and Rui Hachimura's usage rate will dip.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Out Tuesday with foot injury
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James has been ruled out for Tuesdays game against the Spurs due to left foot arthritis, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
After supplying 22 points (9-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 assists, six rebounds and one steal across 36 minutes in Monday's 119-110 loss to the Thunder, James will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back set with what appears to be a minor injury. Austin Reaves (calf), Marcus Smart (ankle) and Luka Doncic (hamstring) will join James in street clothes, so plenty of minutes will be up for grabs for players that typically aren't included in the rotation.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Paces team with 22 points
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James supplied 22 points (9-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Monday's 119-110 loss to the Thunder.
With Luka Doncic (hamstring) sidelined for a second consecutive game, James boosted his production and produced another double-double after hitting the milestone during Doncic's first absence, raising his double-double total to nine for the season. James is fully healthy, and the return of Austin Reaves and the eventual return of Doncic will have the team ready for a playoff run following the All-Star break.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Fills stat sheet in win Saturday
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James logged 20 points (6-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 105-99 win over Golden State.
James had an impressive performance across the board, leading the Lakers in scoring while ending just three boards shy of posting a triple-double. The veteran forward has enjoyed an uptick in usage rate with Luka Doncic (hamstring) sidelined, and that trend should continue if the star guard is out for Monday's matchup against the Thunder.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Double-double in Thursday's win
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James closed with 17 points (7-17 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and one block across 37 minutes during Thursday's 119-115 win over the 76ers.
It was the seventh double-double of the season for James and the 612th of his Hall of Fame career. Since sitting out a Jan. 7 contest due to a foot issue, the 41-year-old is averaging 22.0 points, 6.7 assists, 5.9 boards, 1.3 steals and 1.2 threes over the last 15 games, and while there are signs of erosion in his skills -- James is shooting just 30.5 percent from three-point range during that time -- he still has plenty of offer on the court.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Paces Lakers with 25 points
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James logged 25 points (10-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and three steals over 30 minutes during the Lakers' 125-109 win over the Nets on Tuesday.
James led the Lakers in both scoring and assists Tuesday and finished with a plus-24 point differential as Los Angeles led by as much as 39 points in a dominant win. He has scored at least 20 points in 15 of 17 games since the new year, and over that span he has averaged 23.5 points, 6.7 assists, 6.4 rebounds, 1.4 threes and 1.3 steals over 33.1 minutes per game while connecting on 51.9 percent of his field-goal attempts.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Scores 22 in defeat
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James had 22 points (9-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-6 FT), six assists, five rebounds and one steal across 35 minutes during Sunday's 112-100 loss to the Knicks.
James poured in 22 points on efficient marks from the field, though he left some meat on the bone at the charity stripe with four missed free throws. The 41-year-old averaged 23.5 points, 6.7 assists, 6.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 15 games in January and will look to power through with strong production to open February.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Bounces back in blowout win
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James registered 20 points (8-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, three rebounds and two steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 142-111 victory over the Wizards.
After scoring 11 points on 3-of-10 shooting from the field in Wednesday's loss to Cleveland, James bounced back against Washington. The 41-year-old finished as Los Angeles' third-leading scorer, reaching the 20-point threshold for the third time in his last five outings. Over that stretch, the superstar has averaged 19.0 points, 5.0 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals per contest.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Struggles in blowout loss
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James recorded 11 points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five assists, three rebounds and one steal in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 129-99 loss to the Cavaliers.
James returned to Cleveland to face the team that selected him with the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft and played what could very well be his final NBA game in the city. The 41-year-old couldn't get into a rhythm in this one and scored fewer than 17 points for the first time since Dec. 4, when he scored eight in a win over Toronto. The superstar still dished out five assists in his limited run against the Cavaliers, and he has recorded at least five dimes in 12 of his 14 appearances this month.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Adds 24 points in win
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James ended with 24 points (9-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 129-118 victory over the Bulls.
James got off to a strong start in this one, scoring 20 of his 24 points in the first half. While he shot 0-for-4 from the field and scored just four points in the second half, the superstar still finished as Los Angeles' second-leading scorer behind Luka Doncic (46 points). James was inefficient from three-point range and has shot just 27.3 percent from deep over his last three games. However, he has still reached the 20-point threshold in two of those three outings.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Fuels comeback in Dallas
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James closed with 17 points (8-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Saturday's 116-110 victory over the Mavericks.
Eleven of James' points came in the fourth quarter, as the Lakers erased a 14-point deficit in the final nine minutes. The future Hall of Famer is having a productive January, averaging 24.8 points, 7.5 boards, 7.3 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.2 steals over his last 12 games.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Pours in 23 points
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James racked up 23 points (9-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals over 36 minutes during Thursday's 112-104 loss to the Clippers.
James has scored 20-plus points in 10 of his last 11 games and remains an effective distributor, dishing out at least six assists in 16 of 26 games this season. The 41-year-old forward has still been highly productive over the past two weeks, ranking as the No. 5 overall player in nine-category leagues. Through 11 games this month, the 21-time All-Star is averaging 25.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.2 steals over 33.8 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Teases triple-double in win
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James supplied 19 points (8-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-6 FT), nine rebounds and eight assists across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 115-107 victory over the Nuggets.
While Luka Doncic recorded a triple-double in the win, James fell a little short of collecting his first of the season. It's been that kind of week for the future Hall of Famer, as James also fell short of being named a starter for the All-Star Game, the first time that's happened since he was a rookie. The 41-year-old forward is still having a very productive January, averaging 25.8 points, 7.7 boards, 7.6 assists, 1.7 threes and 1.1 steals over 10 games.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Provides 24 points in victory
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James produced 24 points (9-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and two blocks across 32 minutes during Sunday's 110-93 victory over the Raptors.
While James has often taken a seat for one game of back-to-back sets, the Lakers' skid in the Western Conference standings has demanded an increased presence from the veteran. He played both games of the back-to-back for only the second time this season and showed no immediate signs of wear after a brutal schedule of five games over seven days. James continues to embrace his role as a ball distributor, as his seven-assist effort raised his seasonal average to 6.9 assists per game.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Game-time call Sunday
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James is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raptors due to left foot joint arthritis, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
James is fresh off an impressive performance in Saturday's loss to the Blazers but evidently isn't feeling 100 percent leading up to the second half of the team's back-to-back. Expect the Lakers to provide an update on his availability closer to game time.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Nears triple-double in blowout loss
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James accumulated 20 points (6-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and one steal in 32 minutes during Saturday's 132-116 loss to the Trail Blazers.
The Lakers' efficiency was severely hampered by Luka Doncic's (groin) absence, and James was unable to turn the tide against the surging Trail Blazers. Despite the productive result, it's evident that James' days of single-handedly taking over games in dire situations are mostly behind him, but his attempt to reverse the slide was also hampered by absences from Deandre Ayton (knee) and Jaxson Hayes (hamstring). Austin Reaves' (calf) extended absence hasn't helped matters either.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Flirts with triple-double
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James notched 31 points (12-20 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 141-116 victory over the Hawks.
James came close to his first triple-double since last February, which coincidentally coincided with the acquisition of Luka Doncic that occurred later that evening. James also played both games of this week's back-to-back set, which is a rarity for the 23-year veteran this season. His 31-point effort matched his second-best scoring total of the season.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Good to go Tuesday
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James (foot/sciatica) is available for Tuesday's game against the Hawks, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Although he's working through foot and back injuries, James has been cleared to play in the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back set Tuesday. He played 33 minutes during Monday's loss to the Kings, finishing with 22 points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 33 minutes.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Questionable for Tuesday
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James (injury management) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
This is an expected update from the Lakers. Tuesday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and with James managing soreness in his foot and back, he could be due for a maintenance day.
