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.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Scores 22 points in loss
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James contributed 22 points (8-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 124-112 loss to the Kings.
James missed all five of his three-pointers and wasn't able to right the ship for the Lakers, as the franchise lost its third straight game. Tuesday's game against Atlanta is the second night of a back-to-back set, and based on James' previous comments regarding back-to-backs, he's questionable to play depending on how he's feeling.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Nearly triple-doubles
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James finished Friday's 105-101 loss to Milwaukee with 26 points (10-21 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, 10 assists and three steals in 33 minutes.
The day off against the Spurs on Wednesday looks to have done James some good, as he appeared to be rejuvenated Friday. He's been excellent in recent outings, posting averages of 25.7 points, 7.2 assists, 6.7 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 2.0 three-pointers over his last six games.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Good to go Friday
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James (foot/sciatica) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
James was initially listed as questionable but got upgraded to probable Friday afternoon before eventually being cleared to suit up. With the superstar back in action after sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Spurs, Jarred Vanderbilt will likely retreat to the bench. James has averaged 25.9 points, 6.1 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 33.2 minutes per contest in his last 10 outings.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Expected to play Friday
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James (foot, sciatica) is probable for Friday's game against the Bucks.
The Lakers anticipate that James will return from a one-game absence Friday. The superstar forward appears to be just about all the way back from the sciatica issue that caused him to miss the start of the season, averaging 25.6 points, 6.3 assists, 5.9 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks in 33.5 minutes per game over his last 12 outings.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Game-time decision for Friday
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James (foot/sciatica) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks.
James has been upgraded to questionable after sitting out the second half of a back-to-back Wednesday night against the Spurs. All indications point to him being ready to go Friday, but the team will have confirmation on his status closer to tipoff.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Not playing Wednesday
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James (foot/sciatica) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
James will be sidelined for the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back set Wednesday while working through left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica, and his next opportunity to play is Friday against the Bucks. It'll be the 17th game missed of the season for James, who would be ineligible for awards if he were to be sidelined for one more regular-season game. Jarred Vanderbilt, Nick Smith and Dalton Knecht are candidates to enter the Lakers' starting five in James' absence.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Iffy for Wednesday
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James is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs due to left foot joint arthritis and a right sciatica injury.
Wednesday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and the Lakers are considering giving James a maintenance day. During Tuesday's win over the Pelicans, James produced 30 points (10-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one block over 33 minutes.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Drops 30 points vs. New Orleans
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James registered 30 points (10-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one block over 33 minutes during the Lakers' 111-103 win over the Pelicans on Tuesday.
It was James' second 30-point performance over his last three outings (and third of the season), with 10 of those points coming in the fourth quarter to help seal the win for the Lakers. He has scored at least 20 points in nine of his 12 appearances since losing his legendary double-digit point streak against the Raptors on Dec. 4. Over that 12-game span, James has averaged 25.6 points, 6.3 assists, 5.9 rebounds, 1.8 threes, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks over 33.5 minutes per game.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Dials up double-double in win
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James amassed 26 points (8-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-10 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Sunday's 120-114 victory over the Grizzlies.
James posted his first double-double since mid-December during the win, embracing his role as a ball distributor with 10 assists. Although James' massive streak of double-digit scoring performances was snapped last month, he's come nowhere close to single-digit territory since then, averaging 25.2 points, 5.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.2 steals over 11 games.
