Overview
- James logged 11 points and 12 assists in his season debut, starting for Los Angeles in a 140-125 win over Utah.
- The victory moved the Lakers to 11-4, with Luka Doncic contributing 37 points and 10 assists and Austin Reaves scoring 26.
- By taking the floor, James set the NBA mark with appearances in 23 different seasons, surpassing Vince Carter's 22.
- He also moved past Reggie Miller for sixth on the all-time three-pointers made list with two first-half triples.
- Tuesday's appearance followed weeks of rehabilitation from right-leg sciatica, including work with the South Bay Lakers and recent full-team scrimmages.