LeBron Returns to Carry Lakers Over Pacers in Overtime

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (6) shoots during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in Indianapolis. AP Photo/Darron Cummings

LeBron James scored a season-high 39 points to lead the Lakers to a come-from-behind overtime victory, 124–116, at the Indianapolis Pacers.

James had just missed Tuesday night’s loss to the Knicks while serving a one-game suspension for striking Detroit Pistons Isaiah Stewart in the face.