James Scores Season-High 37, Hits Go-ahead Free Throw as Lakers Edge Rockets 105–104

James Scores Season-High 37, Hits Go-ahead Free Throw as Lakers Edge Rockets 105–104
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks over Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, 2023. Eric Thayer/AP Photo
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LOS ANGELES—LeBron James scored a season-high 37 points, including the go-ahead free throw with 1.9 seconds remaining, as the Lakers held off the Houston Rockets 105–104 on Sunday night, Nov. 19.

It was James’ fifth 30-point game this season and his fourth in his last seven.