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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic revealed head coach JJ Redick challenged him and LeBron James to give more.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz Player Stats, Box Score and Game Recap (Dec 18) – 2025–26 NBA Season
The last time, the Utah Jazz were sacrificial lambs for LeBron James’ 23rd season debut. This time they’re planning a different outcome when they host the Los Angeles Lakers.
As he continues in his NBA-record 23rd season, Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James has built one of if not the most impressive resumes in NBA history.
Though still impactful at age 40, the Los Angeles Lakers are feeling the effects of LeBron James on-court with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Luka Doncic delivered a triple-double, LeBron James powered through pain for a double-double and the Lakers rallied to beat the Jazz in Utah on Thursday.
That remains true for Jazz fifth-overall pick Ace Bailey, Utah's 19-year-old rookie born in 2006, now bound to face LeBron for the third time in his rookie season. And even though it's not his first showing, the experience of playing against the NBA's all-time leading scorer doesn't get old.
The Nets are "likely to gauge offers" for Michael Porter Jr., spelling good news for the Lakers trade hopes and for LeBron James.