CNN —The Los Angeles Lakers eased to a 116-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday as LeBron James returned to the team following a two-game absence.
James finished with 18 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, a steal and two blocks in 34 minutes as the Lakers bounced back from Friday’s defeat to the Timberwolves.
James, who turns 40 in two weeks, said ahead of the season that it had been his goal to play in all 82 games.
Jessie Alcheh/APHowever, the Lakers were led by another huge night from Anthony Davis, who finished with 40 points, 16 rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block.
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored a team-high 25 points to go with five rebounds, while Ja Morant registered 20 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
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