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LeBron James has 43 points and 11 rebounds as the Lakers, who led by 24 points, hold off a late rally to get the win in Charlotte, finishing 3-2 on ...

“I just always try to play the game and read the game the right way throughout the course of the 48 minutes,” James said. James missed all five of his three-point attempts — the only blemish in a game in which everything else was working. “Obviously, I haven’t shot the three-ball well but I still feel good when I’m taking them. “They just made it tough,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said. It’s always a blessing for me to just be out there with the guys and try to make plays happen and help us win ballgames. He pounded his chest and barked at no one in particular, almost annoyed at the ineffective strategy the Hornets were throwing at him. and three steals. But it’s a testament to what he does on a daily basis. Michael Jordan did it for Washington twice in the 2001-02 season. He flew around on the break, catching a pass from Dennis Schroder that had his teammates in disbelief. Austin Reaves peeled the bandages and ice bags off his knees as he walked toward his postgame news conference. He’s always the first one in the training room, the first one taking care of his body, and also getting the work in as well.

LeBron James has been upgraded to available for Monday's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets.

The Hornets enter Monday night as the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 10-27 record in 37 games. Over the last ten games, the Lakers are 4-6, and they are 7-13 in 20 games on the road. They come into the night with a 15-21 record in 36 games, which has them tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 12th seed in the Western Conference.

LeBron James scored 43 points to pull within 500 of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA career scoring record, and the Los Angeles Lakers avenged last month's home ...

“We’re playing against the best players in the world and you can’t just turn it on whenever you want to,” he said. “It's always good to get out on the break,” James said. There was a variety of ways he is on the attack and again, they had a couple of possessions where they were trying to blitz him. James began to take over in the third, scoring on drives, dunks and mid-range jumpers — he was 0 for 5 from 3-point range — while helping the Lakers push their lead to 24. “There were times where he had to be a willing passer and he was just that. Terry Rozier had 27 points to lead the Hornets, who have lost 13 of their last 16 games.

Your Los Angeles Lakers, who will take the floor again tonight against the miserable 10-27 Charlotte Hornets, currently sit at a less-than-inspiring 15-21 ...

Evening assuming that, in a broader definition of "postseason," Jones is including the play-in tournament that allows teams to qualify for the playoffs proper, yours truly is actually somewhat skeptical that LA will make it. Whether he is speculating or speaking from the vantage point of an inside tip, it's fascinating that LA would have any kind of confidence at all, given how badly the Lakers face-planted last year. There's no guarantee that the Lakers can make the postseason, so the team's supposed optimism is, frankly, unfounded and a bit disconcerting.

The Benjamin Button of the NBA is at it again, putting on a show against Michael Jordan's Charlotte Hornets. In the third quarter of Monday's game, he pulled ...

He clearly wants to see the Lakers make some win-now moves, so he's doing everything he can to prove that this team can win. The Benjamin Button of the NBA is at it again, putting on a show against Michael Jordan's Charlotte Hornets. [Ranking Five 2023 Charlotte Hornets Free Agents for the Lakers](https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/news/five-2023-charlotte-hornets-free-agents-for-lakers-ak1987) [How Latest Anthony Davis Injury Affects his 2023 MVP Odds](https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/news/how-latest-anthony-davis-injury-impacts-his-2023-mvp-odds-ak1987) [Five Bold Laker Player Predictions for 2023](https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/news/5-bold-la-player-predictions-for-2023-ak1987) [Klay Thompson Open to Joining Lakers as Free Agent ](https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/news/klay-thompson-interested-in-joining-lakers-as-free-agent-ak1987) [NBA Insider Proposes Blockbuster Win-Now Trade for Lakers](https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/news/lakers-rumors-nba-insider-proposes-blockbuster-win-now-trade-for-la)

LeBron James hit the 40-point plateau for the second straight game since his 38th birthday in the Los Angeles Lakers' 121-115 victory over the Hornets on ...

"But it's a testament to what he does on a daily basis. "I was able to bring it home and in fashion." "It's incredible," Reaves said. He doesn't see a correlation between the two stretches, however. Jordan did it twice in his stint with the So, it's a great luxury to have."

LeBron James scored 43 points to pull within 500 of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA career scoring record, and the Los Angeles Lakers avenged last month's home...

“We’re playing against the best players in the world and you can’t just turn it on whenever you want to,” he said. “It's always good to get out on the break,” James said. There was a variety of ways he is on the attack and again, they had a couple of possessions where they were trying to blitz him. James began to take over in the third, scoring on drives, dunks and mid-range jumpers — he was 0 for 5 from 3-point range — while helping the Lakers push their lead to 24. “There were times where he had to be a willing passer and he was just that. Terry Rozier had 27 points to lead the Hornets, who have lost 13 of their last 16 games.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An hour before tip-off, the Lakers were grimly watching the monitor in their locker room. The game on the TV: Their final quarter from the ...

James is just the second player to have back-to-back games of 40 points or more at age 38 or older, joining Michael Jordan. “Anytime you get the ball in transition, we’re a hard team to beat. James hit four free throws in the final 17 seconds to seal the result, giving the Lakers a 3-2 record on their road trip. “But it’s always about giving back to the game, treating the game the right way. Because the Game Gods will always pay you back if you always commit to the game the right way, and I’m still trying to do this at this point in my career.” It was made all the more difficult by a second-half scratch for Russell Westbrook, who had a tough night with two points and two assists on 1-for-8 shooting. He also hit early turnaround jumpers in the paint, an early sign that the 38-year-old was primed for another big game after his season-high 47 points in Atlanta. The game had a different flavor than the previous matchup, when the Lakers gave up 32 points off of turnovers and 14 second-chance points, as Coach Darvin Ham pointedly referenced in his pregame comments. But for Ball, in particular, he found tougher defensive resistance against Patrick Beverley (who had three first-half blocked shots) and Schröder, going just 9 for 22 with five turnovers. James has been blistering since All-Star big man Anthony Davis has been injured, averaging nearly 35 points on 58.5% shooting in his last nine appearances. — An hour before tip-off, the Lakers were grimly watching the monitor in their locker room. The game on the TV: Their final quarter from the last time they played these Hornets, less than two weeks ago.

LeBron James scored 43 points to pull within 500 of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA career scoring record, and the Los Angeles Lakers avenged last month's home ...

“We’re playing against the best players in the world and you can’t just turn it on whenever you want to,” he said. “It’s always good to get out on the break,” James said. There was a variety of ways he is on the attack and again, they had a couple of possessions where they were trying to blitz him. James began to take over in the third, scoring on drives, dunks and mid-range jumpers — he was 0 for 5 from 3-point range — while helping the Lakers push their lead to 24. “There were times where he had to be a willing passer and he was just that. Terry Rozier had 27 points to lead the Hornets, who have lost 13 of their last 16 games.

Ten days ago, the Charlotte Hornets got the best of the Los Angeles Lakers in a chaotic finish out west and in the rematch on Monday night, the pur...

James followed up his 47-point birthday masterpiece in Atlanta on Friday night with a game-high 43-point outburst on 16-of-26 shooting, 11 rebounds and six assists in the victory. 23 with a left ankle sprain, Smith made his way back from an 18-game absence to record eight points on 3-of-10 shooting, three rebounds and a steal in 18 minutes off the bench. Unlike the first meeting out in Los Angeles, Charlotte failed to capitalize on turnovers, scoring a mere 10 points on 15 giveaways by the Lakers. Down 15 with 5:24 remaining on the game clock, Charlotte kicked off a 15-6 run to pull to within six with 80 seconds to go. LeBron James (15) and Austin Reaves (13) combined for 28 points on 11-of-14 shooting in the quarter as Los Angeles’ momentum kept rolling right until the midway point of the fourth quarter. LaMelo Ball (24 points) stretched his 20-point streak to 12 games and Mason Plumlee racked up 18 points and 14 rebounds for his second straight double-double and third in the past four outings.

Charlotte, N.C. (AP) -- LeBron James is taking giant leaps lately toward breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career scoring mark.

After a bad fall in Orlando, the team's third-leading scorer has been spotted around the team doing a lot of treatment and using ice. Troy Brown Jr. has been ...

I’m a huge fan of the NFL, I’m a huge fan of football. James said his thoughts and prayers went to Hamlin, and called the NFL’s decision to end the game in the first quarter “the right decision.” He and the Lakers were able to watch the play in the locker room after the fact. And I wish nothing but the best for that kid, for the city of Buffalo, for the franchise of the Bills and for the rest of the NFL too and the Bengals, who were also there playing in that game. Hamlin required CPR on the field, and an ambulance took him to a Cincinnati hospital where media reports said he remained in critical condition. He’s in a rhythm, and you see the type of impact he can have from that distance.”

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford met with the media after Monday's game with Los Angeles.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic won his second consecutive POW award, thanks to his absolutely insane averages of 48.7 points, 13 rebounds, 10.7 assists, 2.3 ...

Terry Rozier and LaMelo Ball sparked a fourth quarter rally that didn't quite have enough time.

LeBron missed a free throw and Terry hit his third three of the quarter to keep the Hornets alive. Rozier did most of his damage in the game’s waning moments, when he hit a couple of 3-pointers and converted an and-1 while getting hit in the face. LaMelo Ball attacked the basket for a few layups to keep the Hornets alive. Gordon Hayward found Mark Williams with a pocket pass for a dunk to start the fourth quarter. The Hornets got off to a sloppy start while the Lakers got several jumpers to fall. The frustration got to LaMelo Ball, who had to go to the bench with his third foul late in the half.

When LeBron James missed time due to injury earlier in the season, he gushed about the performance of teammate Anthony Davis in his stead.

Davis probably isn't the best player in the It's kept the Lakers alive in the play-in race. James probably isn't the best player in basketball anymore. What they're doing separately should be a reminder to their opponents -- and their own, hesitant front office -- of what this team can be when their superstars are eventually able to share the court again. The narrative surrounding Davis has been that injuries have sapped him of the athleticism that once made him great. In the process, he's guided the Lakers through perhaps the hardest portion of their schedule. But it isn't over because, in Davis' absence, James may have reclaimed the mantle of best player in the league. It is perhaps the purest expression of superstardom that exists in basketball. "AD was the best player in the league over the last four-to-five games," James told reporters late in November. He didn't slow down when James returned to the fold either. More importantly, he lifted a team that was 2-9 at the time of James' injury back up to 5-11 upon his return. In the five games James is referring to, Davis averaged 33.2 points and 17.4 rebounds per game.

Kevin and Donnie recap the win for the Los Angeles Lakers over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night in the NBA.

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The load is obviously heavier now for LeBron James, with Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis...

Over his last five games, LeBron James has averaged 36.6 points on 58.5 percent shooting from the field, 8.6 rebounds, and 6.2 assists in 35.6 minutes per outing. The four-time NBA MVP, however, is [heavier now](https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-2023-new-years-resolutions-help-lebron-james-trade) for LeBron James, with Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis out indefinitely with a stress injury in his right foot.

Russell Westbrook will not return for the remainder of Monday's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets.

[More on the Los Angeles Lakers can be read here ](https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/) Via Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet: "Russell Westbrook is out for the rest of the game due to left foot soreness. He struggled to shoot the ball (1/8 from the field and 0/3 from the three-point range).

The Lakers are already dealing with a lengthy injury to Anthony Davis. It looks like Russell Westbrook might join him on the injured list.

ahead of their home clash against the Miami Heat as part of a two-game homestand. He missed two games in mid-December for the same reason. He finished with two points on 1 of 8 shooting.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An hour before tip-off, the Lakers were grimly watching the monitor in their locker room. The game on the TV: Their final quarter from the ...

James is just the second player to have back-to-back games of 40 points or more at age 38 or older, joining Michael Jordan. “Anytime you get the ball in transition, we’re a hard team to beat. James hit four free throws in the final 17 seconds to seal the result, giving the Lakers a 3-2 record on their road trip. “But it’s always about giving back to the game, treating the game the right way. Because the Game Gods will always pay you back if you always commit to the game the right way, and I’m still trying to do this at this point in my career.” It was made all the more difficult by a second-half scratch for Russell Westbrook, who had a tough night with two points and two assists on 1-for-8 shooting. He also hit early turnaround jumpers in the paint, an early sign that the 38-year-old was primed for another big game after his season-high 47 points in Atlanta. The game had a different flavor than the previous matchup, when the Lakers gave up 32 points off of turnovers and 14 second-chance points, as Coach Darvin Ham pointedly referenced in his pregame comments. But for Ball, in particular, he found tougher defensive resistance against Patrick Beverley (who had three first-half blocked shots) and Schröder, going just 9 for 22 with five turnovers. James has been blistering since All-Star big man Anthony Davis has been injured, averaging nearly 35 points on 58.5% shooting in his last nine appearances. — An hour before tip-off, the Lakers were grimly watching the monitor in their locker room. The game on the TV: Their final quarter from the last time they played these Hornets, less than two weeks ago.

The Los Angeles Lakers 2022-23 season has not gone according to plan at all. The hope was that if they were able to shore up their bench over the offseason, ...

Of course, making this deal would cost the Lakers one, if not both, of their future first-round draft picks, which is very important to note because they only have two left that they can trade. Similar to the reasoning for picking up Reddish, the Lakers need more scorers, and in particular, more shooting. When he’s been healthy, the Lakers have been rolling with Anthony Davis at center, despite his desire to not play the position. Beverley hasn’t panned out at all this season, but he’s still a strong defender, which could be appealing to the Knicks, and Nunn just isn’t getting minutes this season. The trade deadline is fast approaching, and it feels like that will be the last chance for Los Angeles to save their season. The hope was that if they were able to shore up their bench over the offseason, they would be able to emerge as a title contender again this season.

$47.1 million Los Angeles Lakers reserve point guard Russell Westbrook has adjusted spectacularly to his new role with the team this season.

Rounding out the top five are Boston Celtics backup combo guard Malcolm Brogdon, probably the preseason favorite to win, Los Angeles Clippers swingman Norman Powell, and high-scoring Indiana Pacers rookie shooting guard Bennedict Mathurin. $47.1 million Los Angeles Lakers reserve point guard Russell Westbrook has adjusted spectacularly to his new role with the team this season. It will be an uphill battle if the 16-21 Lakers can't at least achieve a top-10 seed in the Western Conference heading down the home stretch of the year.

The Lakers have relied on James a lot more since Davis went down with an injury, but the 38-year-old has shown he's up to it.

“It’s always about giving back to the game, treating the game the right way,” James said. There was a variety of ways he is on the attack and again, they had a couple of possessions where they were trying to blitz him. He’s proven he can handle that workload thus far, but Ham realizes he needs to strike the proper balance between relying on James and ensuring he’s resting enough. [Troy Brown Jr.](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/troy-brown-jr-VYZHoNMwJDDOVeZ0/) (4-of-8 on 3s) and [Patrick Beverley](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/patrick-beverley-un2M7ixIUPcicY97/) (2-of-4 on 3s) have found their shooting strokes recently. “The pass always makes for great highlights,” James said. The lob from Schröder was one of the highlights of the Lakers’ season. “There were times where he had to be a willing passer and he was just that. James continues to carry the offense as Davis recovers from a fractured bone spur and stress reaction in his right foot. He also improved to 47-7 against Jordan’s Hornets, avenging the Lakers’ loss to Charlotte on Dec. He’s looking like the All-Star and All-NBA player he’s been in four previous seasons in Los Angeles. “I just had a mindset of trying to close this trip off the right way,” James said. And we closed it off the right way.”

The Lakers are suddenly streaking, thanks in large part to a scorching hot LeBron James. In their last two games — both Laker wins — LeBron has averaged 45 ...

The Lakers could also attach first-round pick swaps in 2026 and 2028, giving the Wizards a huge haul of firsts for their three-time All-Star. While the Wizards have been streaking as of late — winners of five in a row — they still sit at 17-21, and as the 10th seed in the East. 12 seed in the West, and are a half game back of the Minnesota Timberwolves for the No. This offseason, the Wizards rewarded Beal with a massive five-year, $251 million deal with a full no-trade clause. The Lakers have officially jumped the Oklahoma City Thunder for the No. In their last two games — both Laker wins — LeBron has averaged 45 points, 10.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists, and has carried his team to two huge road wins to finish 2022 and start 2023.

Sports broadcasting personality Skip Bayless is known to be one of the biggest LeBron James haters in the world. He constantly uses his platform to downplay ...

Over the last two Lakers games, LeBron is averaging 45 points, 10.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists, and has led the Purple and Gold to two convincing road wins against Eastern Conference opponents. Sports broadcasting personality Skip Bayless is known to be one of the biggest LeBron James haters in the world. "Here to tell you, a skeptic has been turned into a fan," Bayless said.