LeBron James scores 46 in Lakers win against Cavaliers return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
LeBron James delivered a standout performance for the Los Angeles Lakers on January 25, 2021, in Cleveland. He scored 46 points on 19-of-26 shooting, helping the Lakers secure a 115-108 victory over the Cavaliers. James dominated early, putting up 17 points in the first quarter, and finished strong with 21 points in the fourth. The win improved the Lakers' record to 14-4, marking the best in the NBA at that time. However, injuries later sidelined key players, hampering the team's championship defense in the playoffs.
- •LeBron James scored 46 points against the Cavaliers on January 25, 2021.
- •The Lakers led at halftime, 65-58.
- •James shot 9-of-10 in both the first and fourth quarters.
- •The win improved the Lakers' record to 14-4.
- •Injuries to key players affected the Lakers' playoff run.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James' greatest games with the Lakers: Big return to Cleveland
"In one of LeBron James' trips back to Cleveland as a member of the Lakers, he delivered a throwback performance.
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