If you play hard every night, you have a chance to win,’ the first-year coach said after the Lakers gave up an 18-point lead but still managed to win Thursday

After the Los Angeles Lakers traded for former Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, expectations soared. With just under 20 games left in the regular season, the

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.