In the second return game to the NBA of Lebron James after missing 2 weeks with a groin injury, los angeles lakers added their second victory in a row, after defeating the san antonio spurs.
James scored 21 points in Friday’s game, with 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals, while a day later, he had his best game of the year, at record 39 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, a block and a steal.
The 37-year-old veteran, playing in his 20th season, shot with great efficiency, shooting 11-of-21 from the field, 7-of-12 from 3-point range, one shy of 8, his most in a game, and with 11 of 11 on free throws.
Historical
According to ESPN Stats & Info, LeBron James became the first player in history to register a game of 35 or more points, and grab 10 or more rebounds in his 20th season.
James finding his best rhythm is good news for the Lakers, who also seem to be slowly developing the chemistry to help them consistently win games.
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With the pair of wins against the Spurs, the Lakers, led by rookie head coach Darvin Ham, have won 5 of the last 6 games, and improve their record to 7 wins and 11 losses, in the fourteenth position in the Western Conference , still far from playoff spots.
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