The Los Angeles Lakers were able to earn their 18th victory of the season to wrap up 2021. The Lakers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 139-106 in an absolute rout. LeBron James put on an absolute show and has been on a tear as of late. James scored 43 points on 16-for-26 shooting from the field. He shot 5-for-10 from the three-point line. James also grabbed 14 rebounds and dished out four assists. James spoke on his play as of late postgame. He also spoke on how he is willing to do whatever it takes for the Lakers to win.
“I don’t feel like I have been in the league 19 years. When I am daily reminded of it, I feel it sometimes,” James said after his 67th 40-point game of his career and sixth in four seasons with the Lakers. “Sometimes you do have to remind people you can still do what you can do at a high level.”
“If that’s what our team needs to win, I’m OK with that,” said James, who during the last seven games — including Friday — is averaging 36 points and has made 57.8% of his shots from the field. “I’m not a guy who goes out and sees if I can jack up a bunch of shots. The streak I have been on with my scoring I have been efficient. I take pride in that as a player.”
More Lakers Contributions
- Malik Monk scored 18 points, grabbed four rebounds, and dished out an assist.
- Russell Westbrook notched a triple-double with 15 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and dished out 12 assists.
- Stanley Johnson scored 10 points, grabbed three rebounds, and dished out two assists.
- Carmelo Anthony scored 16 points and grabbed two rebounds off the bench
- Austin Reaves scored 10 points off the bench.
- Talen Horton-Tucker scored 10 points, grabbed three rebounds, and dished out three assists.
The Lakers face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday 1/2/22. Tip-off is at 6:30 pm Pacific time.
