LeBron James scores 56 in ‘desperation’ mode as Lakers beat Warriors to end skid

• Lakers end four-game losing streak after win over Warriors
• LeBron scores 50+ points for 13th time in his career

Despite ranking third in NBA history in scoring and closing fast on Karl Malone in second, LeBron James has somehow never been thought of as a pure scorer. On Saturday night, James showed he is still more than capable of piling up the points in a variety of ways.

James scored a season-high 56 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 124-116 to snap a four-game losing streak. It was his third-most points in a regular-season game and 13th time he has had at least 50.