February 12th Update
LeBron James is gearing up for round two against the Jazz after logging 24 points, seven boards, and eight assists in Monday’s 132-113 blowout. He’s powering a Lakers squad that’s on a six-game win streak and sitting at 32-19—an impressive run that’s boosted them near the top of the Western Conference race. Despite dealing with some nagging ankle soreness, LeBron remains the Lakers’ on-court engine, facilitating an offense that’s humming at just the right time.
For Wednesday’s rematch, two props stand out. First, consider taking James to exceed 24.5 points. He’s cleared that mark in three of his last four outings and is averaging 24.4 on the season. With Utah still reeling from Monday’s defeat and missing key defensive pieces, LeBron should find ample lanes to score. Second, look for him to rack up over 7.5 assists. He’s averaging 9.0 dimes this season and has been piling on the helpers in recent games, orchestrating L.A.’s offense with vintage precision.
