LeBron James picked the perfect time for his best offensive output of the season.

James scored a season-high 39 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers escaped with a 143-138 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night.

After losing 10 of their first 12 games, the Lakers have now won 5 of their last 6.

San Antonio has lost eight straight, tied for the fourth-longest skid in franchise history.

James matched a career high with seven 3-pointers. He finished 11 for 21 from the field, including a booming one-handed dunk on a lob from Russell Westbrook with a minute remaining in the first half.

While James was playing in his second game following a five-game absence, Los Angeles center Anthony Davis sat out with a bruised left calf he sustained in Friday's victory over San Antonio.

The Lakers (7-11) have defeated the Spurs three times in a seven-game span