LeBron James made his long-awaited return on Tuesday after being sidelined for 14 games of the Los Angeles Lakers’ regular season because of sciatica on his right side. In his comeback appearance, the Lakers secured a 140-126 victory over the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena.

With the win, the Lakers moved to an 11-4 record on the season, while the Jazz dropped to 5-9.

LeBron James Sets New Milestone I Return Win Vs. Jazz

James had already set the tone before his season debut by expressing his readiness. He backed it up with a composed double-double, recording 11 points, 12 assists, and three rebounds across 30 minutes. The night also marked a historic milestone. James became the first player ever to step on the court for a 23rd NBA season, surpassing Vince Carter.

Luka Doncic delivered a

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