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January 29, 2026
Struggles in blowout loss
James recorded 11 points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five assists, three rebounds and one steal in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 129-99 loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis
James returned to Cleveland to face the team that selected him with the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft and played what could very well be his final NBA game in the city. The 41-year-old couldn't get into a rhythm in this one and scored fewer than 17 points for the first time since Dec. 4, when he scored eight in a win over Toronto. The superstar still dished out five assists in his limited run against the Cavaliers, and he has recorded at least five dimes in 12 of his 14 appearances this month.
January 27, 2026
Adds 24 points in win
James ended with 24 points (9-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 129-118 victory over the Bulls.
Analysis
James got off to a strong start in this one, scoring 20 of his 24 points in the first half. While he shot 0-for-4 from the field and scored just four points in the second half, the superstar still finished as Los Angeles' second-leading scorer behind Luka Doncic (46 points). James was inefficient from three-point range and has shot just 27.3 percent from deep over his last three games. However, he has still reached the 20-point threshold in two of those three outings.
January 25, 2026
Fuels comeback in Dallas
James closed with 17 points (8-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Saturday's 116-110 victory over the Mavericks.
Analysis
Eleven of James' points came in the fourth quarter, as the Lakers erased a 14-point deficit in the final nine minutes. The future Hall of Famer is having a productive January, averaging 24.8 points, 7.5 boards, 7.3 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.2 steals over his last 12 games.
January 23, 2026
Pours in 23 points
James racked up 23 points (9-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals over 36 minutes during Thursday's 112-104 loss to the Clippers.
Analysis
James has scored 20-plus points in 10 of his last 11 games and remains an effective distributor, dishing out at least six assists in 16 of 26 games this season. The 41-year-old forward has still been highly productive over the past two weeks, ranking as the No. 5 overall player in nine-category leagues. Through 11 games this month, the 21-time All-Star is averaging 25.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.2 steals over 33.8 minutes per contest.
