James scores 56 points, Lakers beat Warriors to end skid

LOS ANGELES (AP) LeBron James scored a season-high 56 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 124-116 on Saturday night to snap a four-game losing streak. James had his third-most points in a regular season game, finishing with at least 50 for the 13th time. James was 19 of 31 from the field, shaking off a blow to his right elbow in the first half.