""I can fit in with anybody," James said. "I don't even understand why that was a question.""
""Us as a young team, I'm glad we got hold of accountability before LeBron got out there," Ayton said. "I'm glad we went through some tough games and a little of hardships and ups and downs and adversity. And it made us prepare for times like this where he says one thing and we get it done right away.""
""I think the word we were using as a coaching staff was our poise as a group," Redick said. "Not overreacting, not pulling apart""
The Lakers compiled an 11-4 record through 14 games without LeBron James, with Austin Reaves posting career highs and Luka Doncic leading the NBA scoring leaderboard. James returned and the Lakers scored a season-high 140 points, shot 59.5% from the field and held opponents to 32 points in the first 21 minutes of the second half before benches cleared. James said he fits in immediately. Doncic scored 37 points with 10 assists and eight turnovers; Reaves scored 26. Coach JJ Redick restructured timeouts to encourage player-to-player communication. Ayton praised early accountability; Keyonte George scored 23 with five first-half threes.
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