Basketball Star LeBron James Makes NBA History
Basketball star LeBron James scored 42 points to join Michael Jordan as the only 40-year-olds to record 40 points in an NBA game as the host Los Angeles Lakers claimed a 120-112 victory against the Golden State Warriors.
James also grabbed a season-best 17 rebounds to go with eight assists and six 3-pointers in an epic performance as the Lakers won their fourth straight game and 10th in their past 12.
Austin Reaves added 23 points and Gabe Vincent scored 15 on five 3-pointers for the Lakers. Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes had 11 points apiece and Jarred Vanderbilt collected 14 rebounds.
Stephen Curry had 37 points and seven rebounds for the Warriors. Curry scored 19 points in the fourth quarter, when he made four 3-pointers (he finished 6 of 20 for the game). Buddy Hield and Moses Moody scored 14 points each, while Pat Spencer and Draymond Green added 13 apiece for Golden State.
Thursday Night’s NBA results
Indiana Pacers 119 – 112 Los Angeles Clippers
Portland Trail Blazers 108 – 102 Sacramento Kings
Minnesota Timberwolves 127 – 114 Houston Rockets
Denver Nuggets 112 – 90 Orlando Magic
Dallas Mavericks 127 – 120 Boston Celtics.
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