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LeBron James returned after a five-game absence to drop a 29-point, 13-rebound, 10-assist triple-double and lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 122-115 home overtime win against the New York Knicks on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena.
James, who had been out with swelling in his left knee, played 40 minutes and shot 13-of-24 from the field. He helped the Lakers overcome a 21-point first-half deficit en route to the win.
Malik Monk matched James’ scoring total and hit four three-pointers along the way. Anthony Davis dominated on both ends with 28 points, 17 rebounds, four blocks and three steals.
Russell Westbrook struggled, scoring just five points on 1-of-10 shooting. Head coach Frank Vogel benched him in overtime.
Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony (hamstring) was sidelined for this game.
Knicks wing RJ Barrett led all players with 36 points and 50 minutes of court time. He scored the final five points in regulation, including a three-pointer with 8.7 seconds left, to force OT.
Julius Randle added 32 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists.
The 26-28 Lakers have won two of their last three games. The 24-29 Knicks have lost five of their last six games and eight of their last 10.
Notable Performances
Knicks G/F RJ Barrett: 36 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists
Knicks F Julius Randle: 32 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists
Knicks G Evan Fournier: 15 points
Lakers F LeBron James: 29 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists
Lakers F/C Anthony Davis: 28 points, 17 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 steals
Lakers G Malik Monk: 29 points
What’s Next?
The Knicks will continue their five-game Western Conference road swing with a matchup against the Utah Jazz on Monday at 9 p.m. ET.
L.A. will welcome the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks into town on Tuesday at 10 p.m ET.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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