LeBron James admits why he was still blowing during a wild Jazz game
The The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz in a tight game 108-106 on Sunday evening, and All-Star LeBron James’ 34 minutes was crucial to the winning effort.
Despite the performance James turned in for the Lakers, the 40-year-old admitted he was pumped. the conclusion of the competition.
“S—-, this week was like my training camp for me, to be honest,” James told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin after the win. “I haven’t had a chance to practice with the guys at all during camp, during the preseason. So I’m still coming back.”
James scored 17 points, six rebounds and eight assists on the night. The 21-time All-Star only returned to action earlier this month after sitting out the campaign with sciatica.
Luka Dončić was also effective. He scored 33 points, collected 11 rebounds and recorded eight assists.
The Lakers won despite shooting just 26 percent from long range. Group fought in this division to start the campaign, but still found ways to win close contests.
“Our togetherness is important, we play for each other, the spirit on the bench tonight was great,” said the Lakers coach. JJ Redick said Dan Woike of the Athletics. “I think there’s something with this group where just whatever the game calls for that night, that’s what we’re going to do to try to put us in a position to win. We’ve had to, kind of strategically, mix in a bunch of different things, and guys have been locked into just, ‘Hey, this is what tonight calls for.’
“Let’s go out there and try to make it happen.”
James and the Lakers are 12-4 to start the season. They will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.
2025-11-24 16:22:00
