James has received inconsistent playing time for the Lakers' NBA club, so he should continue to have an increased role while in the G League. His efficient shooting from behind the arc helped him lead South Bay in scoring during Friday's victory.

It's unclear whether the team was dealing with the aftereffects of the Clippers game, or simply regressing back to bad habits that have plagued it over the past month, but the Celtics did not put up much of a fight against the Lakers.

The Lakers overwhelmed the Celtics right from tipoff, draining 3-pointers while the visitors never looked comfortable offensively. While Los Angeles has endured its ups and downs, the Lakers clearly played the better game Thursday over the Celtics.