LeBron James stats tonight: Lakers superstar puts up huge double-double vs Timberwolves (Feb. 27)

LeBron James and the LA Lakers put their winning streak on the line Thursday night against a struggling Minnesota Timberwolves squad and delivered despite facing adversity. The 40-year-old superstar notched his 14th 30-point game of the season, propelling the Lakers to another crucial win.

James wasted no time making an impact, scoring eight points within the first seven minutes as the Lakers jumped out to a 22-10 lead. After returning late in the first quarter, he added a finger-roll layup to help the Lakers close the period ahead 33-17.

The four-time MVP continued his scoring spree in the second quarter, tacking on nine more points before halftime. However, the Timberwolves found their rhythm late in the half, cutting the Lakers’ lead to 11 at the break, 58-47.

Despite Anthony Edwards’ ejection in the third quarter, the Timberwolves remained competitive. With five minutes left, Jaden McDaniels converted a layup, bringing Minnesota within three points, 93-90.

However, the Lakers responded, closing the game on an 18-12 run to secure their 36th win of the season and move 15 games above .500.

LeBron James led all scorers with 33 points, while also grabbing 17 rebounds and dishing out six assists. Below are his full stats:

Below are LeBron James’ full stats:

PLAYER	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	STL	BLK	TO	PF	=+/-
LeBron James	37:26	33	17	6	11	21	52.4	4	9	44.4	7	10	70.0	5	12	1	1	4	1	12

LeBron James says Lakers must adjust to Luka Doncic

The Lakers may have gained a new superstar in Luka Doncic, but in losing Anthony Davis, they now face the challenge of adjusting their playstyle to maximize Doncic’s abilities, according to LeBron James.

“Obviously, it’s not going to happen overnight, but I believe that in order for us to ultimately be the team that we want to be with him here, he has to have the ball, he has to be able to put us all in position, he has to be him,” James said (per ESPN). “The seven years that we’ve seen in the NBA with Luka, we want that Luka.”

Doncic is still working his way back to full strength, but flashes of his MVP-caliber form have already surfaced. He dropped 32 points against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, followed by a triple-double performance of 19 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists against his former team, the Mavericks.

“So we all have to transform our game for the betterment of him, obviously. But it’s not going to happen overnight. We know that. But my message has been, ‘Just be you. You don’t have to confine [your game] to us. We need to figure it out with you.’ Whatever he needs, I’m here. So, whatever he needs.”

Up next, the Lakers face the LA Clippers tomorrow before opening March with another showdown against them on Sunday.