LeBron James scored 38 points, Max Christie had a career-high 28 and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Anthony Davis’ absence for a 114-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray, left, and center Donovan Clingan defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) AP AP

LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers (at home). James exploded for 38 points, three

In just his second game as a 40-year-old, James had 38 points, three rebounds and eight assists on 15-of-25 from the field and 7-of-10 from deep. It marked the 562nd time that LeBron scored at least 30 points in a regular season game, which ties Michael Jordan for the most all-time.

LeBron James tried to call a timeout right before Max Christie's inbound pass intended for him was picked off in the final seconds.

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Dallas Mavericks in Texas. During the first half, LeBron James had a huge dunk that got a lot of views