LeBron’s 3-point barrage leads Lakers to win over Spurs

LeBron James absorbed contact and tumbled to the court while his fifth 3-pointer in a three-minute span dropped through the net. The Los Angeles Lakers’ entire roster left the bench and crossed the court, gleefully picking up their leader while a sellout crowd roared. “That’s what we’re all about,“James said. “Our team, anytime anyone is having success in the game, we cheer like it’s our own. So having that camaraderie, having that brotherhood, even though they’re beating you up, it’s just a pretty cool feeling.” Nine days after Kobe Bryant’s death, the Lakers finally had an evening that felt like a return to normalcy. Well, as normal as anything can be when King James is performing feats of basketball brilliance. James scored 19 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter with that incredible 3-point barrage, propelling the Lakers to a 129-102 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.

points and 4.1 assists, shooting 39.9% from 3-point range on 6.5 attempts per game.

In his third season, Kennard is eligible for a rookie scale extension this summer. He will be a restricted free agent in 2021, meaning his team can match any offer he receives.

A source tells the Free Press the franchise isn’t concerned about Kennard’s potential price tag for an

extension, although Kennard’s agent, Aaron Mintz, attended a recent game at LCA.

Kennard’s name was part of earlier trade discussions with the New York Knicks, an indicator he’s available for the right price.

Kennard’s knees have been a lingering issue since the offseason, and it caused the Pistons to limit his normal summer regimen.