James' 23-game streak of recording 15-plus points, five-plus rebounds and five-plus assists to start the season is the longest run in NBA history, surpassing his own record of 22 in a row in 2011-12. The Lakers recorded their third consecutive win after overturning a 12-point deficit against Western Conference rivals the Nuggets.

Kevin Durant returned to the court Tuesday night after missing Game 1 of his team’s first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a deep knee bruise.

Even if Durant doesn't return from his knee injury (he's a game-time decision), it'll likely require another herculean effort from James, who nearly had a triple-double in Game 1 with 19 points, 13 as...