In the NBA regular season, the Lakers faced the Jazz at home, and James officially returned.

This is the Lakers' 15th game this season. Counting this game, the team has 68 games left. If James plays full attendance, he can play in 68 games, and the NBA's award regulations require at least 65 games.

Last season, James averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game and was selected to the second team of the All-NBA Team.