Match LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors on the floor together, and be prepared for unlimited fireworks. Amped up for a “Rivals Week” duel against his storied rival, the 20-year veteran turned back the clock as only he could. Somehow finding a record he hadn’t broken just yet, the Los Angeles Lakers star pivoted into postseason form early, turning in 36 points, his career’s first-ever 20-rebound game, 12 assists, and a pair of 3-pointers. Fighting off the fatigue of a double overtime slugfest, James summoned the energy needed to guarantee a victory, scoring or assisting on 19 of the Lakers’ 27 points in overtime, fueling a win in one of the 2023-24 season’s most competitive battles.
