James has a season-high 42 points, but the Lakers squander most of a 26-point lead before hanging on for a 120-112 victory, their 10th win in the past 12 games. Curry scores 37.

Austin Reaves scored 23 points and Gabe Vincent hit five 3-pointers for the Lakers, who have won four straight and 10 of 12. Los Angeles also won its second straight with Luka Doncic watching from the bench. Stephen Curry scored 37 points for the Warriors, but James came out on top in their latest duel.

LeBron James poured in 42 points to join Michael Jordan as the only 40-year-olds to score 40 points in an NBA game as the Los Angeles Lakers notched a 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.