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James has been battling a left foot injury, but he and the Lakers are managing the issue to make sure he can play in games.

LeBron James' performance will be crucial as the Lakers face the 76ers on January 28. With several players injured on both sides, including Joel Embiid for Philadelphia, James and Anthony Davis need to step up.

Anthony Davis set season highs with 42 points and 23 rebounds to help the visiting Los Angeles Lakers beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night.

Anthony Davis scores 21 points in the first quarter and helps the Lakers survive a late surge by the Charlotte Hornets in the Lakers' 112-107 victory.

The Los Angeles Lakers narrowly defeated the Charlotte Hornets 112-107. The Lakers started the game hot, taking a 23-point lead in the first half. But the Hornets were able to cut the lead down and turn it into a three-point game in the final seconds.