NBA: LeBron James returns, LA Lakers win again
Fifth consecutive win for the Yellow Jackets, currently in ninth place in the West
The LA Lakers are on a mission. The goal è to clinch the post season and to do so by preserving, in turn, their stars. Against Milwaukee, è it was James's turn to stay and watch his teammates win after two overtimes, this time resting turn for Davis against Memphis, but same end result: victory for the yellowviolet (136-124). For Los Angelinos, it was the fifth success in a row.
Back from a turn of rest, James è literally took the team on his shoulders, dragging it to success. LBJ finished with 23 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists, netting the fourth triple-double of his season. Hachimura's contribution was also excellent, putting up an impressive 32 points with an extraordinary 7/8 from long distance. On the other side, a very good performance by Bane was not enough: 26 points with also 16 assists.
On deciding when it is best to rest and when, instead, to take the court, James è was very clear: "It's all very strategic. Clearly you have to understand and see how the ankle and foot are. You have to be very careful. We are where we are but our health always comes first in this team. I have always taken care of my body, I know my ankle and I know how it reacts. It's been that way for two years. The important thing è to keep an eye on it regularly", his clear words reported by ESPN.
