Lakers Top Spurs in James’ Return for First Road Victory

Date: 26 November 2022 - 21:16

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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — LeBron James’ return from a five-game absence helped push the Los Angeles Lakers to their first road victory of the season.
James scored 21 points, Anthony Davis had 25 points and 15 rebounds and the Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-94 on Friday night.
“It felt pretty good to get out there on the court with my guys,” James said, “and make some plays and help them get the win.”
San Antonio lost its seventh straight, the second-longest losing streak in the NBA this season. The Spurs have lost 13 of 14 after a 5-2 start.
James wasted no time returning to form following a strained left adductor, hitting a 16-foot jumper 17 seconds in for the game’s first points. James finished 8 for 17 from the field and had eight rebounds and five assists.
“He was a real force for his first game back after missing five, especially down the stretch,” Davis said.
James had eight points, four rebounds, two assists and only one turnover in the final quarter as the Lakers outscored the Spurs 26-19 to close out their first road win in seven games.
With James and Davis sitting, San Antonio closed the third quarter on an 11-2 run in cutting Los Angeles’ lead to 79-74. James led an 11-0 run after the Spurs closed to 81-78.
Davis, who averaged 31.8 points and 17.4 rebounds during James’ absence, was five points shy of his fifth straight 30/15 game.
The teams will meet again in San Antonio on Saturday night.
Tre Jones had 19 points for San Antonio. Devin Vassell added 18 and Keldon Johnson had 15.
Walker had 18 points in his return to San Antonio after signing with the Lakers in the offseason.
San Antonio opened the game 2 for 19 on 3-pointers, finishing a season-low 6 for 33.