James (foot) ended Wednesday's 100-97 loss to the Hornets with 26 points (10-22 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 assists, seven rebounds two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes.
James sat out Sunday's All-Star Game due to a sore left foot, but the injury didn't prevent him from playing in the Lakers' first game of the second half. He continues to adjust to life alongside Luka Doncic, with James leading the way offensively in a tight loss. James is averaging 22.7 points, 8.7 assists, 6.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks in 33.7 minutes over three appearances since Doncic made his team debut.