With renewed energy, James set the tone for the Lakers’ wire-to-wire victory with a one-handed dunk two minutes and 40 seconds into the game. Then James made his signature chase-down block on Desmond Bane’s layup attempt on the other end. His tip-in off Rui Hachimura’s miss gave the Lakers a 9-2 lead and they never looked back.

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James said he was feeling “pretty good” after returning to the Lakers for their home win over the Memphis Grizzlies following a week-long absence. And the benefits of his time off were evident, too. But the Lakers star also acknowledged that the left foot soreness that kept him sidelined for two games isn’t fully behind him.

LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in a 116-10 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies after a two-game break

LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in a 116-10 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies after a two-game break. James is fighting a left foot injury and and was away from the team most of last week because of personal reasons.

The Los Angeles Lakers return home on Sunday night to host the Memphis Grizzlies and all eyes are on LeBron James. The soon-to-be 40-year-old has missed the Lakers’ last two games with foot soreness and has also been away from the team due to personal reasons.

Without LeBron James for the last two games as he was away from the team due to personal reasons, LA went 1-1 to move its overall record to 13-12. James has been away from the Lakers due to an excused personal absence,