LeBron James Praises br Zion Williamson After br Lakers Defeat Pelicans James recorded a 34-point, 13-assist, 12-reboundbr triple-double on Sunday night in the Los Angeles Lakers' 122-114 win br over the New Orleans Pelicans. But James was impressed with br Williamson's performance, who br recorded a career-high 35 points. The two stars embraced at br half court after the game. LeBron James, br via statement LeBron James, br via statement James scored 13 of his 34 points in the br fourth quarter, including a 3-pointer with br 2:27 remaining to put the Lakers ahead by five.