LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers (at home). James exploded for 38 points, three

T he Portland Trail Blazers approached their game with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night with little fear and tons of energy. The Lakers missing starting center Anthony Dav

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray, left, and center Donovan Clingan defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) AP AP

LeBron James will play for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Portland Trail Blazers despite being listed as 'questionable'. The Lakers aim to maintain playoff positioning, while Portland faces personnel challenges,

LeBron James scored 38 points, Max Christie had a career-high 28 and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Anthony Davis' absence for a 114-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to earn a win over the Portland Trail Blazers with LeBron James and Max Christie leading the way.

LeBron James said that there was one thing that made the Lakers' defense even worse in the team's loss to the Mavericks on Tuesday.

Jaden Hardy came off the bench to score a season-high 25 points and the Dallas Mavericks closed with an 18-2 run to rally for a 117-111 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA on Thursday night.

The Dallas Mavericks broke a five-game losing streak on Tuesday night by picking up a 118-97 win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Dallas shot a blistering 18/38 from three-point range as they were able to take the Lakers off the dribble and open up shots all over the floor.