LeBron James propels Lakers to come back win against Clippers

In a thrilling 116–112 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, LeBron James scored 19 of his 34 points in a dominant fourth quarter that saw the Lakers overcome a 21-point deficit.

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With five of his season-high seven 3-pointers and an individual outburst against the Clippers in the fourth quarter, 39-year-old James was the focal point of it all.

In the last quarter, he contributed to 11 of the Lakers' 13 baskets with a basket or an assist.

In the first minute of the fourth quarter, the Clippers had a 98-77 lead, but James led a 29-8 run in just 7:34.

This season, the Lakers defeated the Clippers three out of four times, taking the season series for the first time since 2011–12.

For the Lakers, Davis finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds, Russell finished with 18 and Hachimura added 17.

For the first time since December 23, the Clippers have lost back-to-back games. Leonard led them with 26 points, while James Harden finished with 23 points and nine assists.

The Clippers were missing starting center Ivica Zubac due to illness and All-Star Paul George, who missed his second straight game due to a painful left knee.