LeBron James erupted for a season-high 51 points Sunday night in Miami, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-97 win against the Heat.
Teammate Kyle Kuzma says James—who shot 19 for 31 from the field, and also grabbed eight rebounds—“could probably average 40 if he wanted to.”
Los Angeles Lakers ✔@LakersLeBron James passed the half-century mark, scoring 32 points more than anyone else on the floor.
“Just give him the ball and get out of the way. ... He could probably average 40 if he wanted to." — Kyle Kuzmahttps://on.nba.com/2FvkHC0https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1064364628128329728/M9keaoxr?format=jpg&name=600x314); background-size: cover;">LeBron Dominates in 51-Point Return to Miami | Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James led the Lakers to victory with the 12th 50-point game of his career in his Miami homecoming.
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Sitting on 48 points with time running out and the outcome no longer in doubt, LeBron gladly accepted Lance Stephenson‘s dare to shoot a three-pointer in order to reach the half-century mark.
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