Overview
- In the win over Atlanta, James posted 31 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds in his first back-to-back appearance of the season.
- He cited a nine-step regimen including a cold tub, hyperbaric chamber, nap and other therapies to prepare for the consecutive games.
- James reiterated that his status for future back-to-backs remains undecided, describing each one as TBD.
- Los Angeles moved to 24-14 with the league’s fifth-best mark in the West and only a one-game cushion over the Suns for a direct playoff slot.
- ESPN previously reported his representatives urged an overly cautious approach before the season, and he has already missed 17 of the Lakers’ first 38 games after back trouble delayed his debut.