LeBron James led the charge for the Lakers in their highly anticipated NBA Christmas Day matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Delivering another outstanding all-around performance, LeBron guided the Purple and Gold to a hard-fought 115-113 victory over Steph Curry's team.
LeBron finished the game with 31 points, four rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and one block in 37 minutes. He shot an efficient 12-of-22 from the field, including 2-of-4 from beyond the arc, made all five of his free throws and posted a plus/minus of +4.
LeBron James through four quarters
The four-time champion got off to a stellar start, scoring the Lakers' first six points and assisting Rui Hachimura on a corner 3-pointer.
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The 20-time All-Star was instrumental in the Lakers' early momentum, contributing to all nine of the team's initial points and halting the Warriors' 8-0 early run.
The four-time champion finished the opening quarter with eight points, three rebounds and one assists, shooting 4-of-7 from the field.
With Anthony Davis forced to exit the game early with an injury, LeBron took charge for the Lakers at the start of the second quarter, helping JJ Redick's team take the lead. The four-time MVP was a force on both ends of the court, displaying intense energy and determination.
The four-time league MVP dropped 11 points in the second period and ended the half with a grand total of 19 points on 7-of-13 shooting, including 1-of-2 from beyond the arc. He also had three rebounds, three assists and one steal.
LeBron James continued to dominate and make his presence felt in the third quarter. The Lakers superstar contributed seven points while showcasing his playmaking skills with pinpoint assists and displaying relentless effort on the defensive end.
The Lakers forward had a relatively quiet fourth quarter in terms of scoring, contributing just five points. However, he made a significant impact in other areas, excelling in playmaking by setting up his teammates and showcasing strong defensive effort on the other end of the floor.
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