On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a disappointing 117-114 loss to the Detroit Pistons (at home).
Despite the loss, four-time MVP LeBron James finished the game with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists while shooting 10/16 from the field and 2/4 from three-point range in 35 minutes of play.
PISTON SWEEP SEASON SERIES VS. LAKERS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2016-2017
LeBron James had his 8th triple-double of the season in the loss. pic.twitter.com/r6Kfydgv9i
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 24, 2024
After the game, James was asked about the upcoming matchup with Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Christmas (h/t). Jovan Buha of The Athletic).
James: “Any time you get the opportunity to be on the field and face one of the greatest to ever play the game, it’s not a given… I don’t know how many more opportunities there will be.” competing against each other, so it’s always fun.”
Reporter: “They were on the same side and on the opposite side when Steph passed out. What’s it like to witness that?”
James: “Depends on which side I’m on… I saw it last summer with Team USA and it was a great feeling. On the other hand, of course, it’s not such a good feeling.”
James and Curry have faced each other 52 times throughout their careers.
Curry currently has a 29-23 lead Encounters.
LeBron James reflects on his candid look at the end of the game, the team’s turnovers and the excitement of facing Curry and the Warriors on Christmas. pic.twitter.com/S8i6Lwl9XN
— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) December 24, 2024
James is now averaging 23.2 points, 8.0 rebounds and 9.0 assists per game while shooting 49.4% from the field and 35.3% from three-point range in 27 games.
The loss to Detroit dropped the Lakers to 16-13 in 29 games.
They are one spot ahead of Golden State (as the seventh seed).
