LeBron James Nears Double-Double with 22 Points, 9 Assists in Lakers' Win

LeBron James recorded 22 points (7-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 9 assists, 7 rebounds, and 1 steal in 28 minutes during the Lakers' 129-101 win over the Warriors on Saturday. He scored 20 of his 22 points in the first half and was just one assist shy of his 12th double-double of the season. This performance exceeded pre-game expectations for his assist total, as he has a strong history against Golden State, recording at least eight assists in his last 10 matchups. For February, James averaged 20.5 points, 8.1 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 1.3 threes, and 0.9 steals.