Overview
- James logged 30 minutes in his season debut, posting 11 points and 12 assists in the Lakers’ 140-125 win over the Jazz to move Los Angeles to 11-4.
- Luka Dončić led the scoring with 37 points and 10 assists, keying a decisive third quarter in the victory.
- By appearing, James became the first NBA player to play in 23 seasons and he moved past Reggie Miller to sixth on the all-time three-pointers list.
- James had missed training camp and the first 14 games with sciatica, returning only after work with the South Bay Lakers and full five-on-five practice.
- He said his conditioning remains a focus as the team manages his workload, noting he needs to rebuild stamina and regain his voice after the layoff.