LeBron James returns as the LA Lakers coast to victory against the Memphis Grizzlies

That helped the Lakers to a comfortable victory, with Anthony Davis scoring his own 40 points.

Asked what the side hoped to get out of James’ absence, Redick said, “Just hoping he had a good body and mind recovery.

“I played 15 (seasons) and was emotionally, mentally, physically drained, fried. I put everything I had into this game. I had nothing left.

“For guys like him and the Tom Bradys of the world, the Roger Federers of the world, it’s hard to fathom having that level of sustained excellence for that long, because of the toll it takes on all of you, not just your body.”

Elsewhere, the Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 143-133 thanks to the 80th triple-double of Luka Doncic’s career.

The Slovenian delivered a season-high 45 points with 13 assists and 11 rebounds.