Playing in his second game in as many days, James tallied 40 points on Thursday night while adding eight rebounds, four assists, and leading the Lakers to a 110-102 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The victory brought his L.A. team to 33-21 on the season, and also left coach JJ Redick in awe.

In their first game back since the NBA All-Star game, the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Charlotte Hornets at the Crypto.com Arena. Considering their two superstars LeBron James and Luka Doncic were well-rested,

LeBron James scored 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, and Austin Reaves had 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102.