NBA regular season, James returned for the first time in the season, the Lakers defeated the Jazz 140-126.

In this game, Rui Hachimura, who started the game, played 26 minutes, making 3 of 8 shots, 0 of 2 three-pointers, and scored 6 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist.

Hachimura only took one shot in the second half. He came off the court with 1 minute left in the third quarter and never played again. After he came off the court, the Lakers defeated the Jazz in one fell swoop and took away the game.