40-year-old LeBron James drops 40 PTS to help Lakers sink Portland

LeBron James put on a show, scoring 40 points and grabbing 8 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a thrilling 110-102 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

This was James' second 40-point performance since turning 40, a testament to his enduring greatness.

Austin Reaves was also on fire, contributing 32 points and 7 assists as the Lakers bounced back from a tough loss to the Charlotte Hornets the previous night.

Dorian Finney-Smith chipped in with 10 points to help seal the win as Luke Doncic was rested on the second night of a back-to back.

Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers struggled to contain the Lakers' offense, despite a valiant effort from Deni Avdija, who scored 28 points and dished out 5 assists.

Toumani Camara added 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 steals, but it wasn't enough to prevent Portland's fourth consecutive loss.