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LeBron James’ 40 points lead Lakers to win over Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James dunks against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Since the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA’s in-season tournament two weeks ago, the team has floated, their pockets, like their legs, heavier from their $500,000 journey into playoff-style basketball in the first quarter of the season.

Yet following that tournament win, the Lakers have struggled. They’ve openly griped about being

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