LeBron James is back to his old ways for the Los Angeles Lakers, but will it be enough without Luka Doncic in the playoffs?

LeBron James has always been the main man until this season, but it seems he has to play like the star once again.

LeBron James leads the Lakers to a 101-73 victory over the Phoenix Suns to keep them in contention for the No. 3 playoff seed in the Western Conference

Kennard has become the Lakers’ primary ball handler alongside James, who sponsored Kennard’s AAU team during the early 2010s.

LeBron James’ reaction to Bronny’s turnover goes viral as Lakers beat Warriors, highlighting pressure amid injuries and playoff push

Despite originally planning to avoid playing on back-to-back games this season, LeBron James decided to step up and lead the Lakers in the absence of their two primary scoring options. James finished the game with 28 points, 12 assists, six rebounds, and 4 steals in 32 minutes of action. He shot 10/16 from the field and 2/2 from three-point range.

The Lakers may be short-handed, but LeBron James is making sure they’re not short on production. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, James has shifted back into a primary offensive role.

Channing Frye thinks the Lakers are in real trouble if LeBron James has to carry the offense into a playoff series.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 28 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers clinched home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs with their 101-73 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Sunday’s regular season finale against the Utah Jazz and LeBron James (left foot injury management) and Jaxson Hayes (left foot injury management) are both questionable.

LeBron James had a dominant performance with 26 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds. Brandin Podziemski and Nate Williams paced the Warriors with 17 points apiece. Here are two takeaways from Thursday's game.