Le Bron James wins first game for LA Lakers

    Le Bron James has claimed his first NBA victory for new team LA Lakers over Phoenix Suns.

    The three-time NBA champion put up 19 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds before sitting out the fourth quarter, with the Lakers finishing the game 131-113.

    Prior to meeting at the Staples Centre Lakers had suffered three consecutive defeats.

    James, 33, joined from the Cleveland Cavaliers in the summer after becoming an unrestricted free agent.

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