LeBron James, Max Christie carry Lakers past Blazers 114-106 for their 6th win in 8 games

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, drives by Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, drives by Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)


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LOS ANGELES — LeBron James scored 38 points, Max Christie had a career-high 28 and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Anthony Davis' absence for a 114-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. James hit a season-high seven 3-pointers and Christie added five for the Lakers, who have won six of eight .Davis sat out for only the second time this season to rest his sprained left ankle, which the star big man hurt on Christmas. Anfernee Simons scored 11 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter for the Blazers, who have lost four of six.

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