Lebron back after 17 gamesLOS ANGELES – LeBron James had 24 points and 14 rebounds in his return from a 17-game injury absence, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Clippers 123-120 in overtime Thursday night after blowing a 14-point, fourth-quarter lead. The Lakers were 6-11 during the longest absence of his 16-year career. He completed the three-point play that kept the Lakers ahead 123-118. In Detroit, Andre Drummond had 24 points and 20 rebounds and Detroit rallied from a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat short-handed Dallas 93-89. In Orlando, Terrence Ross scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and Orlando beat Indiana 107-100, handing the Pacers their fourth straight.

Source: Philippine Star February 01, 2019 15:56 UTC