Productive as usual in loss James racked up 30 points (11-19 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-7 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 40 minutes during Monday's 114-103 loss to Toronto. Impact James entered the contest as a true game-time decision due to a lingering knee issue, yet he ended up playing 40 minutes in the loss. The Lakers got down big in the contest but made enough of a push in the fourth quarter to justify leaving their star player on the court, and James finished with a typically robust 30/9/3 line that included two blocks and four three-pointers. Los Angeles' struggles have them barely hanging on to a spot in the play-in tournament, which means James will likely continue to log big minutes down the stretch. That's good news for his fantasy managers, though there has to be some concern about whether his balky knee can hold up to carrying the weight of the team's offense.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE