James scored 39 points at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, eight of them in overtime. This made him good for two-thirds of the Lakers’ production in overtime.
,,I just took the chances the defense gave me and just tried to get into a rhythm. I understand it was the closing stages, the time when it had to happen, especially in the fourth quarter and overtime,” said James. ,,Chris Duarte made an incredible point to send it to extra time. I just tried to have my part in that and I did that with a few shots.”
James was banned for the first time in his impressive career this week. In the night from Sunday to Monday during the game against Detroit Pistons, he hit Isaiah Stewart in the face, whether on purpose or not, who suffered a bleeding wound above his eye. James was only sent off the field for the second time in his career.
Without James, the Lakers lost 106-100 to the New York Knicks on the night from Tuesday to Wednesday. The Los Angeles team is having a mediocre season. Only half of the twenty matches were won.
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