Overview
- James logged 30 minutes in a 140-125 win over the Jazz, finishing with 11 points and 12 assists in his season debut.
- Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 37 points and 10 assists, while Austin Reaves added 26 as Los Angeles moved to 11-4.
- By appearing, James became the first NBA player to reach 23 seasons and he moved past Reggie Miller to sixth all-time in three-pointers.
- His return followed practices with the South Bay Lakers and a gradual step-up to five-on-five work as the team monitors conditioning.
- Bronny James entered late and hit a three-pointer to punctuate his father’s milestone night.