In the Lakers’ second game of the season against the Suns Thursday night, Los Angeles coach Darvin Ham only intended for forward LeBron James to play 30 minutes.
James had other ideas.
The NBA’s all-time leading scorer delivered 10 fourth-quarter points in the L.A’s 100–95 win, ultimately finishing with 21 points, eight rebounds and nine assists as he exceeded his minutes restriction by about five minutes.