LeBron James becomes first player to top 40 points in his 21st season
LeBron James, one week shy of his 39th birthday, became the first player to top 40 points in his 21st season. “We needed this win,” James said. “We didn’t want to end the road trip in a losing effort. … To come in here to play versus a team that’s been playing extremely well throughout this season, it was a big win for us.” The Thunder, owners of the No. 3 record in the Western Conference, were thwarted by the Lakers’ new-look starting lineup that replaced point guard D’Angelo Russell with forward Jarred Vanderbilt — giving L.A. a big, switchable front line to apply pressure on defense.
Source: Dave McMenamin @ ESPN
Source: Dave McMenamin @ ESPN
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic posts 36th30-point triple-double, one less than LeBron James #NBASaturdays
He is also ready to hit the 10,000-point mark
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 3:50 AM
Luka Doncic posts 36th30-point triple-double, one less than LeBron James #NBASaturdays
He is also ready to hit the 10,000-point mark
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 3:50 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: “We needed this win,” LeBron James said. On a good night for a reeling Lakers team, as L.A. once again showed it has another gear it can reach when it puts its mind to it es.pn/3TBTqlS – 1:48 AM
New story: “We needed this win,” LeBron James said. On a good night for a reeling Lakers team, as L.A. once again showed it has another gear it can reach when it puts its mind to it es.pn/3TBTqlS – 1:48 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James, while being asked about scoring 40 a week shy of his 39th birthday, had teammates chirp in the background:
Anthony Davis: “He had 40?!”
D’Angelo Russell: (goat noises) pic.twitter.com/awANzCnhMh – 11:10 PM
LeBron James, while being asked about scoring 40 a week shy of his 39th birthday, had teammates chirp in the background:
Anthony Davis: “He had 40?!”
D’Angelo Russell: (goat noises) pic.twitter.com/awANzCnhMh – 11:10 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Impressive that Lakers won in Oklahoma City
But now the questions shift to how sustainable Point Bron is (37 minutes, while Russell shaved down to 17 minutes), and of course 42 minutes of Anthony Davis in a game Lakers led entire second half by at least 8 points – 11:00 PM
Impressive that Lakers won in Oklahoma City
But now the questions shift to how sustainable Point Bron is (37 minutes, while Russell shaved down to 17 minutes), and of course 42 minutes of Anthony Davis in a game Lakers led entire second half by at least 8 points – 11:00 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Chet on LeBron: “He had a great game tonight. He made some really tough shots, made some great plays down the stretch.” – 10:58 PM
Chet on LeBron: “He had a great game tonight. He made some really tough shots, made some great plays down the stretch.” – 10:58 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“He’s the best. Straight up.”
—LeBron on Bronny
pic.twitter.com/9LseFgKGkF – 10:46 PM
“He’s the best. Straight up.”
—LeBron on Bronny
pic.twitter.com/9LseFgKGkF – 10:46 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
26-straight is hard to wrap your head around. Especially *this* team, *this* deep into a rebuild.
The 2010-11 Cavs had just lost LeBron. The 2013-14 Sixers were intentionally bad. They’re absolutely no good explanation for this Pistons team joining them. It’s just a disaster. – 10:39 PM
26-straight is hard to wrap your head around. Especially *this* team, *this* deep into a rebuild.
The 2010-11 Cavs had just lost LeBron. The 2013-14 Sixers were intentionally bad. They’re absolutely no good explanation for this Pistons team joining them. It’s just a disaster. – 10:39 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Good fight from OKC but the comeback falls short.
Tough to beat a LeBron/Curry hybrid. James hit 5-5 from 3. Lakers were 16-32.
Lots of good looks/misses from OKC from deep.
Thunder split the LA homestand.
Next up: Wolves in OKC the day after Christmas. – 10:34 PM
Good fight from OKC but the comeback falls short.
Tough to beat a LeBron/Curry hybrid. James hit 5-5 from 3. Lakers were 16-32.
Lots of good looks/misses from OKC from deep.
Thunder split the LA homestand.
Next up: Wolves in OKC the day after Christmas. – 10:34 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Losing streak is OVER! Lakers get a much-needed win on the road vs. OKC before taking on the Celtics on Christmas Day.
Lebron: 40 pts, 7 rebs, 7 asts
AD: 26 pts, 11 rebs, 7 asts, 2 blks
Rui: 21 pts, 6 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls
DLo: 15 pts, 3 asts
Reaves: 11 pts, 10 asts, 3 rebs – 10:27 PM
Losing streak is OVER! Lakers get a much-needed win on the road vs. OKC before taking on the Celtics on Christmas Day.
Lebron: 40 pts, 7 rebs, 7 asts
AD: 26 pts, 11 rebs, 7 asts, 2 blks
Rui: 21 pts, 6 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls
DLo: 15 pts, 3 asts
Reaves: 11 pts, 10 asts, 3 rebs – 10:27 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Putting LeBron at the point means the ball is in the hands of your best player on every possession. The Lakers got the right shot on almost every possession tonight and that’s not a coincidence – 10:24 PM
Putting LeBron at the point means the ball is in the hands of your best player on every possession. The Lakers got the right shot on almost every possession tonight and that’s not a coincidence – 10:24 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LA’s minutes breakdown with the new lineup/rotation:
AD: 41
LeBron: 37
Rui: 29
Austin: 28
Taurean: 28
Cam: 27
Vando: 24
DLo: 17
Hayes: 6 – 10:23 PM
LA’s minutes breakdown with the new lineup/rotation:
AD: 41
LeBron: 37
Rui: 29
Austin: 28
Taurean: 28
Cam: 27
Vando: 24
DLo: 17
Hayes: 6 – 10:23 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers snap their four-game losing streak win the most meaningful win of the season, outside IST, beating OKC 129-120. LeBron 40p on 13-of-20 7r 7a 2s 2b; AD 26p 11r 7a 2b; Rui 21p 6r 2s; D-Lo 15p 3a; Reaves 11p 10a; TP 10p 6r 2b – 10:21 PM
The Lakers snap their four-game losing streak win the most meaningful win of the season, outside IST, beating OKC 129-120. LeBron 40p on 13-of-20 7r 7a 2s 2b; AD 26p 11r 7a 2b; Rui 21p 6r 2s; D-Lo 15p 3a; Reaves 11p 10a; TP 10p 6r 2b – 10:21 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Lakers win their must-win game on December 23rd. They brought it tonight and came away with a big win over OKC. What a game from LeBron. – 10:15 PM
Lakers win their must-win game on December 23rd. They brought it tonight and came away with a big win over OKC. What a game from LeBron. – 10:15 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James has his first 40-point game of the season and LAL is going to back up Anthony Davis’ “must win” directive and stop the bleeding here tonight in OKC. – 10:15 PM
LeBron James has his first 40-point game of the season and LAL is going to back up Anthony Davis’ “must win” directive and stop the bleeding here tonight in OKC. – 10:15 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
A season-high from @KingJames, in Year 21, comes on yet another 3, his 5th in 5 attempts, to reach 40 points on just 19 shots.
That was the likely dagger as LAL work to close out OKC. – 10:14 PM
A season-high from @KingJames, in Year 21, comes on yet another 3, his 5th in 5 attempts, to reach 40 points on just 19 shots.
That was the likely dagger as LAL work to close out OKC. – 10:14 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
LeBron really giving SGA the business tonight…..seeking him out on screens, going at him, just a ridiculous game from him – 10:14 PM
LeBron really giving SGA the business tonight…..seeking him out on screens, going at him, just a ridiculous game from him – 10:14 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Biggest shot of the night comes from LeBron, a corner 3, that gives LAL a bit of breathing room at 123-110 with 3:20 to play. – 10:12 PM
Biggest shot of the night comes from LeBron, a corner 3, that gives LAL a bit of breathing room at 123-110 with 3:20 to play. – 10:12 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron matched his season-high in free throws made with 8, and no misses. He was also 8 for 8 in the IST Semifinal vs. NOP.
He has 31 points, 7 boards and 7 assists. – 10:11 PM
LeBron matched his season-high in free throws made with 8, and no misses. He was also 8 for 8 in the IST Semifinal vs. NOP.
He has 31 points, 7 boards and 7 assists. – 10:11 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
That LeBron James chasedown of Dort was huge. OKC did not score that poss, and now, on the other end, LBJ makes it a 12-point game with just 4:29 left. – 10:10 PM
That LeBron James chasedown of Dort was huge. OKC did not score that poss, and now, on the other end, LBJ makes it a 12-point game with just 4:29 left. – 10:10 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 107, Thunder 91
Thunder rallied late in the quarter but the Lakers remain in control of this game. An incredible shooting display from LA: 57.4% overall and 56.5% on 3s (13-23). LeBron has 25 points and 7 assists. AD has 22 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. – 9:51 PM
Third quarter: Lakers 107, Thunder 91
Thunder rallied late in the quarter but the Lakers remain in control of this game. An incredible shooting display from LA: 57.4% overall and 56.5% on 3s (13-23). LeBron has 25 points and 7 assists. AD has 22 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. – 9:51 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 3Q: Lakers 107, Thunder 91
SGA – 27 points, 7 assists
JDub – 16 points, 4 rebounds
Chet – 11 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks
LeBron – 25 points, 7 assists
AD – 22 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists
Hachimura – 21 points, 6 rebounds – 9:49 PM
End of 3Q: Lakers 107, Thunder 91
SGA – 27 points, 7 assists
JDub – 16 points, 4 rebounds
Chet – 11 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks
LeBron – 25 points, 7 assists
AD – 22 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists
Hachimura – 21 points, 6 rebounds – 9:49 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers have outscored the Thunder 17-6 over the last 3½ minutes. LeBron James (25 points, six assists – 10 points so far in the 3Q) has been great, especially this quarter. Lakers leading 90-70 after LeBron assisted Anthony Davis on an alley-oop in transition. – 9:35 PM
Lakers have outscored the Thunder 17-6 over the last 3½ minutes. LeBron James (25 points, six assists – 10 points so far in the 3Q) has been great, especially this quarter. Lakers leading 90-70 after LeBron assisted Anthony Davis on an alley-oop in transition. – 9:35 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Lebron is putting on a masterclass against OKC. What a performance – 9:34 PM
Lebron is putting on a masterclass against OKC. What a performance – 9:34 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
LeBron lobs it to AD. OKC faces its biggest deficit of the night as it trails 90-70. Thunder call timeout with 5:55 left in the 3Q – 9:33 PM
LeBron lobs it to AD. OKC faces its biggest deficit of the night as it trails 90-70. Thunder call timeout with 5:55 left in the 3Q – 9:33 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
LeBron James is up to 25 points, hitting his third triple, and just threw a lob to Anthony Davis to excite the Lakers faithful in the Paycom Center. LA up 90-70 as OKC calls a timeout. – 9:33 PM
LeBron James is up to 25 points, hitting his third triple, and just threw a lob to Anthony Davis to excite the Lakers faithful in the Paycom Center. LA up 90-70 as OKC calls a timeout. – 9:33 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Rui Hachimura didn’t cool down at halftime. He hit his first 3 after checking in, after going 7 for 10 in the 1st half, with 19 points in only 14 minutes.
LAL lead 88-70 after LeBron added another deep 3.
OKC are just 1 for 8 from 3 in the 3rd. – 9:32 PM
Rui Hachimura didn’t cool down at halftime. He hit his first 3 after checking in, after going 7 for 10 in the 1st half, with 19 points in only 14 minutes.
LAL lead 88-70 after LeBron added another deep 3.
OKC are just 1 for 8 from 3 in the 3rd. – 9:32 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL’s biggest lead grows to 16 after a LeBron 3, and Reddish layup into Holmgren’s body, making it 80-64 with 8:33 left in the 3rd Q. – 9:28 PM
LAL’s biggest lead grows to 16 after a LeBron 3, and Reddish layup into Holmgren’s body, making it 80-64 with 8:33 left in the 3rd Q. – 9:28 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
OKC has missed some quality looks from 3 all night, LeBron James just splashed one to make it 78-64 Lakers, Mark Daigneault wants a timeout. – 9:25 PM
OKC has missed some quality looks from 3 all night, LeBron James just splashed one to make it 78-64 Lakers, Mark Daigneault wants a timeout. – 9:25 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Lakers looking pretty good heading into halftime… Team seems to have it going defensively while also having five players in double figures: Rui 16, LeBron 15, AD 12, DLo 12 & Prince 10
LA up 12 vs. OKC at the break. – 9:13 PM
Lakers looking pretty good heading into halftime… Team seems to have it going defensively while also having five players in double figures: Rui 16, LeBron 15, AD 12, DLo 12 & Prince 10
LA up 12 vs. OKC at the break. – 9:13 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 71, Thunder 59
LA outscored OKC 35-20 in a dominant second quarter. LeBron has 15 points and 5 assists. Rui Hachimura has 16 points. AD has 12 points. DLo has 12 points. One result of new rotation: DLo (10 min) and Austin Reaves (10 min) are both playing less. – 9:08 PM
Halftime: Lakers 71, Thunder 59
LA outscored OKC 35-20 in a dominant second quarter. LeBron has 15 points and 5 assists. Rui Hachimura has 16 points. AD has 12 points. DLo has 12 points. One result of new rotation: DLo (10 min) and Austin Reaves (10 min) are both playing less. – 9:08 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Lakers 71, Thunder 59.
Rui Hachimura: 17 points, four rebounds off the bench. LeBron James: 15 points, five assists. Anthony Davis: 12 points, six rebounds, three assists. D’Angelo Russell: 12 points, three assists off the bench. – 9:06 PM
Halftime: Lakers 71, Thunder 59.
Rui Hachimura: 17 points, four rebounds off the bench. LeBron James: 15 points, five assists. Anthony Davis: 12 points, six rebounds, three assists. D’Angelo Russell: 12 points, three assists off the bench. – 9:06 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Lakers 71, Thunder 59
SGA – 14 points, 5 assists
JDub – 14 points
Chet – 9 points, 4 rebounds
LeBron – 15 points, 5 assists
AD – 12 points, 6 rebounds
Hachimura – 16 points, 4 rebounds – 9:05 PM
HALF: Lakers 71, Thunder 59
SGA – 14 points, 5 assists
JDub – 14 points
Chet – 9 points, 4 rebounds
LeBron – 15 points, 5 assists
AD – 12 points, 6 rebounds
Hachimura – 16 points, 4 rebounds – 9:05 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
We often focus on the Lakers winning (or losing) the minutes without LeBron, but they just won a long stretch without AD. And that’s pretty important, too. AK – 8:56 PM
We often focus on the Lakers winning (or losing) the minutes without LeBron, but they just won a long stretch without AD. And that’s pretty important, too. AK – 8:56 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Back to back big plays by Chet Holmgren, he was aggressive off the bounce on offense for an easy lay up, and just got a nice block of LeBron James at the rim on defense. OKC needs to see him be aggressive in these non-SGA minutes especially – 8:46 PM
Back to back big plays by Chet Holmgren, he was aggressive off the bounce on offense for an easy lay up, and just got a nice block of LeBron James at the rim on defense. OKC needs to see him be aggressive in these non-SGA minutes especially – 8:46 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
A new second unit of Jaxson Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt, LeBron James, Taurean Prince and D’Angelo Russell has outscored OKC 13-3 to start the second quarter. Eight points from DLo. Three assists from LeBron. This is the best LA has looked all night. – 8:44 PM
A new second unit of Jaxson Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt, LeBron James, Taurean Prince and D’Angelo Russell has outscored OKC 13-3 to start the second quarter. Eight points from DLo. Three assists from LeBron. This is the best LA has looked all night. – 8:44 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL’s best stretch to start a 2nd Q in a while here, with a 13-3 burst started by Russell (8 points) and capped by an impressive swat of Holmgren at the rim by Vanderbilt, and transition 3 from Prince courtesy of LeBron.
LAL lead 49-42. – 8:43 PM
LAL’s best stretch to start a 2nd Q in a while here, with a 13-3 burst started by Russell (8 points) and capped by an impressive swat of Holmgren at the rim by Vanderbilt, and transition 3 from Prince courtesy of LeBron.
LAL lead 49-42. – 8:43 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Thunder 39, Lakers 36
SGA – 12 points, 5 assists
Chet – 5 points, 3 rebounds
LeBron – 8 points
Hachimura – 12 points, 3 rebounds
AD – 7 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists – 8:38 PM
End of 1Q: Thunder 39, Lakers 36
SGA – 12 points, 5 assists
Chet – 5 points, 3 rebounds
LeBron – 8 points
Hachimura – 12 points, 3 rebounds
AD – 7 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists – 8:38 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Same play on consecutive plays. AD isoed aat the elbow extended. Double comes. Reddish slides into the restricted area. LeBron dives. Fed by Reddish. Basket, then a trip to the line. Good stuff. AK – 8:27 PM
Same play on consecutive plays. AD isoed aat the elbow extended. Double comes. Reddish slides into the restricted area. LeBron dives. Fed by Reddish. Basket, then a trip to the line. Good stuff. AK – 8:27 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Same exact action for the Lakers after OKC brought a double on AD … baseline cut from Reddish, who gets the ball from AD, then feeds LeBron, cutting from the FT line. First a layup, then 2 FT’s for LeBron as LAL go up 22-17. – 8:25 PM
Same exact action for the Lakers after OKC brought a double on AD … baseline cut from Reddish, who gets the ball from AD, then feeds LeBron, cutting from the FT line. First a layup, then 2 FT’s for LeBron as LAL go up 22-17. – 8:25 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The new Lakers starting lineup of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince and Jarred Vanderbilt goes -1 in its first stint.
First subs off the bench are Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura, 5:10 into the game. – 8:22 PM
The new Lakers starting lineup of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince and Jarred Vanderbilt goes -1 in its first stint.
First subs off the bench are Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura, 5:10 into the game. – 8:22 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Pretty loud cheer for LeBron in the Lakers’ starting intro pic.twitter.com/xl4DCk9d2W – 8:06 PM
Pretty loud cheer for LeBron in the Lakers’ starting intro pic.twitter.com/xl4DCk9d2W – 8:06 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
LeBron James got a massive ovation from the Paycom Center crowd. – 8:06 PM
LeBron James got a massive ovation from the Paycom Center crowd. – 8:06 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Lakers
SGA
Wallace
Dort
JDub
Chet
LeBron and Anthony Davis are playing. AD called OKC a must win game. – 7:37 PM
Thunder starters vs Lakers
SGA
Wallace
Dort
JDub
Chet
LeBron and Anthony Davis are playing. AD called OKC a must win game. – 7:37 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Darvin Ham’s full answer when asked why the change to the Lakers’ starting lineup was made.
LeBron James, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, Jarred Vanderbilt and Anthony Davis are starting tonight against OKC: pic.twitter.com/NDgF7JJ1mr – 7:08 PM
Darvin Ham’s full answer when asked why the change to the Lakers’ starting lineup was made.
LeBron James, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, Jarred Vanderbilt and Anthony Davis are starting tonight against OKC: pic.twitter.com/NDgF7JJ1mr – 7:08 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
TIL LeBron calls the basketball ‘girl’ like normal dudes do with their cars lmao – 7:05 PM
TIL LeBron calls the basketball ‘girl’ like normal dudes do with their cars lmao – 7:05 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
After four straight losses, the Lakers have benched D’Angelo Russell for tonight’s game vs. Oklahoma City, per @ShamsCharania.
The Lakers’ new starting 🖐:
-LeBron James
-Cam Reddish
-Taurean Prince
-Jarred Vanderbilt
-Anthony Davis pic.twitter.com/cpSm3zkqoP – 6:45 PM
After four straight losses, the Lakers have benched D’Angelo Russell for tonight’s game vs. Oklahoma City, per @ShamsCharania.
The Lakers’ new starting 🖐:
-LeBron James
-Cam Reddish
-Taurean Prince
-Jarred Vanderbilt
-Anthony Davis pic.twitter.com/cpSm3zkqoP – 6:45 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play tonight vs OKC.
D’Angelo Russell is coming off the bench.
Lakers will put out a huge starting lineup:
LeBron
Prince
Reddish
Vanderbilt
Davis – 6:44 PM
LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play tonight vs OKC.
D’Angelo Russell is coming off the bench.
Lakers will put out a huge starting lineup:
LeBron
Prince
Reddish
Vanderbilt
Davis – 6:44 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
After four straight losses, the Lakers are moving D’Angelo Russell to the bench tonight vs. Oklahoma City for new starting five of LeBron James, Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince, Jarred Vanderbilt and Anthony Davis. – 6:39 PM
After four straight losses, the Lakers are moving D’Angelo Russell to the bench tonight vs. Oklahoma City for new starting five of LeBron James, Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince, Jarred Vanderbilt and Anthony Davis. – 6:39 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers will start LeBron, AD, Vando, Cam and Taurean today in OKC, Lakers coach Darvin Ham says. – 6:39 PM
The Lakers will start LeBron, AD, Vando, Cam and Taurean today in OKC, Lakers coach Darvin Ham says. – 6:39 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Darvin Ham confirms the Lakers’ starting lineup for tonight at OKC: LeBron James, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, Jarred Vanderbilt and Anthony Davis. – 6:38 PM
Darvin Ham confirms the Lakers’ starting lineup for tonight at OKC: LeBron James, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, Jarred Vanderbilt and Anthony Davis. – 6:38 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Starters at OKC, via Darvin Ham: LeBron, Reddish, Prince, Vanderbilt and Davis. – 6:38 PM
Starters at OKC, via Darvin Ham: LeBron, Reddish, Prince, Vanderbilt and Davis. – 6:38 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The LeBron-Davis-Reaves-DLo-Vando lineup has a +20.6 net rating last season. It made perfect sense on paper. Vando is presumably healthy enough to start now. I’m truly at a loss over why THAT isn’t the lineup they’re switching to. – 1:33 PM
The LeBron-Davis-Reaves-DLo-Vando lineup has a +20.6 net rating last season. It made perfect sense on paper. Vando is presumably healthy enough to start now. I’m truly at a loss over why THAT isn’t the lineup they’re switching to. – 1:33 PM
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LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-120 on Saturday night to snap a four-game losing streak. The 38-year-old James was 13 of 20 from the field, hitting five 3-pointers without a miss, and made all nine of his free throws. He also had seven rebounds, seven assists and two blocks. Oklahoma City trimmed what had been a 26-point deficit with 3:32 left in the third quarter to eight points midway through the fourth quarter. James then took over, scoring 11 points in the final 4:29 to help the Lakers hold on. “To know I can go out and still make game-winning plays, can affect the game in multiple ways and can still close out a game in the fourth quarter when our team needed when they started making a run is always a good feeling for sure,” James said. -via ESPN / December 24, 2023
Clutch Points: “This might be one of my favorite highlights I’ve ever had… Down two with 20 seconds left, we got the rebound and it was me and Bron… That’s a moment you live for.” Jayson Tatum reminisces on his game-tying jumper over LeBron James on Christmas Day 🪣 pic.twitter.com/5PbVJP2EAd -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / December 23, 2023