LeBron James returned from the longest injury layoff of his career with 24 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists in the Lakers' 123-120 OT win over the Clippers.
DeMarcus Cousins took part in practice with the Golden State Warriors for the first time, although there was still no timetable for his return to game action.
Golden State's Stephen Curry (personal reasons) and Draymond Green (knee) will not play Friday night in the NBA's return to Key Arena.
Lonzo Ball called Thursday the most intense basketball he has played in five months. The point guard missed the final eight games of his rookie season because of a knee injury.
Angels manager Mike Scioscia is hopeful Shohei Ohtani will be good to make his next scheduled start Sunday despite lasting only 2 1/3 innings in his first game on the mound since June 6.
All-Star closer Kenley Jansen made his celebrated return to a reeling bullpen on Monday night, but his presence only compounded the Dodgers' persistent problem.
