Triple-doubles in return James (knee) logged 29 points (13-24 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Saturday's 122-115 overtime victory over the Knicks. Impact James dropped his fourth triple-double of the season in his return from a five-game absence due to knee soreness. The Lakers had lost four of their games while James was out and trailed by as many as 21 points in the second quarter before the 37-year-old willed Los Angeles back into the game. The 18-time All-Star is the epitome of efficiency, but his fantasy potential has mostly been tied to his ability to stay on the court over the last couple of seasons. James has already missed 17 games during the 2021-22 campaign, but he's still averaging 29.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.1 blocks while shooting 52.3 percent from the field and 35.1 percent from deep.
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE