Overview
- Los Angeles beat Utah 140–126 to improve to 11–4, led by Luka Dončić’s 37 points.
- James had missed the first 14 games with sciatica and ramped up with the South Bay Lakers before rejoining full practice.
- Inserted into the starting lineup, he logged 29:37 with 11 points and 12 assists.
- The appearance surpassed Vince Carter's mark for longevity, and he moved to sixth on the all-time three-point list.
- He extended his double‑digit scoring streak to 1,293 games, and he said he does not plan to play in the 2028 Olympics as his contract enters its final year.