LeBron James Stats Tonight: How Did Lakers Superstar Perform Against Jazz? (Nov. 23)

LeBron James played his second game of the season on Sunday against the Utah Jazz. James did well in his season debut versus the same Jazz team, finishing with 11 points and 12 assists in just 30 minutes. But how did he fare this time around on the road at Salt Lake City?

"The King" missed the first 14 games of the season due to sciatica. The injury has hampered him since the offseason and prevented him from doing his usual summer routine. His absence was expected to be a big deal, but the Lakers came out firing to start the campaign.

The Lakers went 10-4 to start the season before James played in his first game. Luka Doncic carried the team for the majority of it, while Austin Reaves continued to step up his game. Doncic is playing like an MVP, and Reaves could be in contention for his first All-Star selection.

LeBron James finished with 17 points, six rebounds and eight assists, as the LA Lakers survived against the Utah Jazz, 108-106. James had a more productive first half, with 10 points and six assists. He slowed down in the second half, scoring just seven points.

Nevertheless, the Lakers earned their 12th win of the season. James also played extended minutes, making the jump from 30 minutes in his season debut to nearly 35 minutes on Sunday night. They now head back to Los Angeles for a four-game homestand.

Here are LeBron James' stats for the game.

Players	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	+/-
LeBron James	17	6	8	1	0	2	2	34:19	8-18	0-4	1-2	-14

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LeBron James, JJ Redick to have rest plans throughout the season

LeBron James, JJ Redick to have rest plans throughout the season. (Photo: IMAGN)

At nearly 41 years old, LeBron James will be getting planned rests throughout the season. LA Lakers coach JJ Redick told reporters that he's working out with James and his personal trainer, Mike Mancias, regarding his schedule for the rest of the campaign.

"Yeah, we'll do what we did last year, which is daily communication with him, with Mike," Redick said, according to Lakers Nation. "We’re gonna have to, I used the word uncharted territory a few times in the preseason, we're gonna have to just manage this as best as we can, given there's no precedent for it. He knows his body better than anyone."

Redick added that communication is going to be key in figuring out what's best for James, who missed the first 14 games of the season due to sciatica.