LeBron James scores 22 points as Lakers end 3 straight losses with win over Pelicans

Tosin Abayomi 07:49 - 22 December 2018

LeBron James once again was the star player for the Lakers [NBA]

LeBron James produced another impressive performance as the Lakers cruised to victory at home.

LeBron James was again at his best at the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 112-104 in an NBA encounter played on Saturday, December 22.

The superstar led the Lakers by putting up his third triple-double of the season with 22 points, 14 assists, and 12 rebounds.

The win meant the Lakers ended a three game losing streak as they cruised to victory in front of their home supporters at the Staples Center.

LeBron James was recorded his third triple double of the season [Lakers]

LeBron had help from Kyle Kuzma who dropped 23 points and Brandon Ingram and Ivica Zubac who both contributed 18 points and 16 points respectively, while Anthony Davis dropped 30 points and 20 rebounds for the Pelicans.

👑 @KingJames tallies his 3rd triple-double of the season (22 PTS, 14 AST, 12 REB) in the @Lakers 6th straight home win! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/vENIaH501g
— NBA (@NBA) December 22, 2018

NBA results

The Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-90, while the Sacramento Kings beat the Memphis Grizzles 102-99.

Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 30 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 120-107 win over the Boston Celtics.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was at his best against the Celtics [NBA]

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-98, while the Chicago Bulls beat the Orlando Magic 90-80.

The Atlanta Hawks beat the New York Knicks 114-107, the Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 114-106.

Kawhi Leonard put on a show with 37 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-110, while the Charlotte Hornets beat the Detroit Pistons 98-86.