NBA 2018-19: Best Players - Week 20

Trae Young had a terrific week filled with some inspiring performances
Trae Young had a terrific week filled with some inspiring performances

#3 LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers had a rough week but LeBron James did not disappoint
The Lakers had a rough week but LeBron James did not disappoint

The Los Angeles Lakers had a rough week and it is really uncertain at this stage whether they would reach the playoffs or not. However, LeBron James did not disappoint and continued to be himself on the court.

James started the week with a triple-double against Memphis Grizzlies in a loss, with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. The Lakers then returned home for a two-game homestand starting with a showdown against the Davis-less New Orleans Pelicans.

LeBron James once again went off, scoring 33 points to go along with 6 rebounds and 10 assists to drag the Lakers to victory. He also hit a dagger three-pointer to seal the deal in clutch time.

Two nights later, in one of the highly anticipated matchups, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. LeBron James once again showed up with 31 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists but Eric Bledsoe's strong outing handed the Lakers a defeat.

The Lakers, looking to end the week with a win, entered the Talking Stick Resort Arena for a match against the Phoenix Suns. LeBron James had a monster game with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 16 assists, falling one rebound shy of a triple-double. However, the Lakers lost their second-straight game, thanks to DeAndre Ayton and Devin Booker combining for 51 points.

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