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.

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James, who announced he would sit out about 90 minutes before the mini-tournament began, says he had hoped his ankle “would feel a lot better this morning” but is prioritizing health as Lakers