Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) dunks as New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5), center Jonas Valanciunas (17) and guard Trey Murphy III (25) watch along with guard Malik Beasley (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 21 points in his first game since becoming the NBA’s career scoring leader, and Anthony Davis had 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in the new-look Los Angeles Lakers' 120-102 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.