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11. Dezember 2025
Big double-double in loss
James generated 19 points (7-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 15 rebounds, eight assists and three blocks across 36 minutes of Wednesday's 132-119 loss to San Antonio.
Analyse
Since being cleared for action in mid-November, James has taken a back seat to Luka Doncic and, occasionally, Austin Reaves from a scoring standpoint. Still, the 40-year-old has been productive elsewhere, and he thrived in the peripheral categories against the Spurs. He more than doubled his previous season high of seven rebounds, and he surpassed his previous season total of two blocks Wednesday night.
8. Dezember 2025
Erupts for 29 points
James registered 29 points (12-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 112-108 win over the 76ers.
Analyse
James put together his best scoring performance of the young campaign, shooting with efficiency everywhere on the court in Sunday's victory. His four made treys were also a season high and a welcome sight after struggling to a 1-for-9 clip from deep over his last two matchups.
7. Dezember 2025
Available to play
James (sciatica/foot) is available for Sunday's game in Philadelphia, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Analyse
James is back after a one-game stint on the sidelines, which will likely result in Jake LaRavia returning to the second unit, and there will be fewer minutes available for Dalton Knecht. James is averaging 14.0 points, 7.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 three-pointers per game this season.
7. Dezember 2025
Upgraded to probable
James (sciatica/foot) has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Analyse
James missed Friday's loss to Boston -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to sciatica and arthritis in his left foot, though he's likely to return to action Sunday. The veteran forward has appeared in six regular-season games thus far, averaging 14.0 points, 7.8 assists and 4.3 rebounds across 32.8 minutes per contest.
6. Dezember 2025
Iffy for Sunday
James (sciatica/foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analyse
The Lakers continue to manage James' availability due to sciatica and arthritis in his left foot, and he could miss his second consecutive contest Sunday. If the veteran forward is ultimately ruled out, Jake LaRavia, Maxi Kleber, Dalton Knecht and Adou Thiero are all candidates for a bump in minutes.
5. Dezember 2025
Ruled out Friday
James (sciatica/foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Analyse
After posting eight points (4-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt), 11 assists and six rebounds in 36 minutes during Thursday's win over Toronto, James will miss the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back set due to left foot joint arthritis and sciatica. The superstar's next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday against the 76ers. With the veteran forward sidelined, Jake LaRavia, Dalton Knecht and Maxi Kleber are candidates for increased playing time.
5. Dezember 2025
Unlikely to play Friday
James is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against Boston due to left foot joint arthritis and a right sciatica injury, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Analyse
James is slated to sit out the tail end of the Lakers' back-to-back set after snapping a 1,297-game streak of scoring in double figures Thursday. With Luka Doncic (personal) already ruled out, Austin Reaves would take on a featured role in the offense, while Jake LaRavia, Maxi Kleber and Adou Thiero could see more minutes if James doesn't play.
5. Dezember 2025
Historic streak ends
James notched eight points (4-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt), six rebounds and 11 assists in 36 minutes during Thursday's 123-120 victory over the Raptors.
Analyse
James' historic streak in which he's scored 10 or more points in 1,297 consecutive games officially ended Thursday night. James did have the ball in his hands to close this game out, but he opted to pass it to a wide-open Rui Hachimura in the corner as the Lakers pulled out the win. James had a tough night shooting the ball in Luka Doncic's (personal) absence, but his playmaking combined with Austin Reaves' offensive explosion was enough to get the Lakers over the line.