The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 140-126 with LeBron James returning. Colin Cowherd asks if LeBron’s return makes the Lakers title contenders with LeBron and Luka Doncic.

James posted 11 points and 12 assists in his first game of the season, firing up the home crowd and helping the Lakers beat the Jazz.

The Lakers’ offensive numbers were great against the Jazz, but they took control of the game with their defense.

The Utah Jazz came up short in playing spoiler against the Los Angeles Lakers in what was LeBron James' official regular season debut for the two's first meeting of the new year, as the Jazz would lose 125-140 on the road at Crypto.com Arena, and marks their ninth total loss of the season at just under 15 games.

The Los Angeles Lakers got LeBron James back against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday with James slotting back into a lineup that has performed admirably for J.J. Redick’s team this season. The Lakers’ superstar scored 11 points and passed for 12 assists on the night as LA won 140-126.

Behind 37 points and 10 assists from Luka Dončić, the Lakers erased a double-digit deficit against the Utah Jazz in a 140-126 win. Dončić is now averaging 34.6 points per game and has scored at least 35 points in seven of 11 games played this season.

Video highlights of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Luka Doncic putting on a show against the Utah Jazz.

LeBron was making history all night long. Just stepping on the court, he became the first player in NBA history to play 23 seasons in the league.

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena, and superstar forward LeBron James is finally making his big return to the baske