Without two star players, forward LeBron James had a big night, dropping 26 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a win
After losing their previous two games with their star players, the Los Angeles Lakers rebounded with a big win with the season winding down.
With guards Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves out, forward LeBron James, after not playing in the Lakers previous game, delivered as he helped lead the Lakers to a 119-103 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
In 32 minutes of play, James went 11-17 from the field and 3-5 from beyond the arch to lead both teams in scoring with 26 points with eight rebounds and 11 assists.
LEBRON MOVING LIKE THIS AT 41 😭😭pic.twitter.com/OjyyBODuKy
— BronMuse (@BronMuse) April 10, 2026
Center Deandre Ayton also had a big day, going 9-11 from the field to drop 21 points with five rebounds and one assist. This was Ayton’s first game scoring at least 20 points since he did against the Chicago Bulls on March 12, and a strong bounce back performance as he scored just three points April 7.
Forward Jake LaRavia also had was key in the Lakers win, as he added 16 points with seven rebounds and four assists going 6-7 from the field and 4-5 from the beyond the arch, as he had a season high +/- at +29.
Both teams were beat up heading into this matchup as the Warriors were without their star guard Steph Curry, who has played in just two games since Jan. 30.
LeBron James on what the Lakers need from him
“Everything—It’s back to the old ways” pic.twitter.com/gB1grFgctq
— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) April 10, 2026
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