LeBron James Makes History as Lakers Rout Mavericks, Oklahoma City Slips

Los Angeles – The Los Angeles Lakers, featuring German player Maxi Kleber, secured a confident 124-104 win against his former club, the Dallas Mavericks, before the NBA’s All-Star break. With four wins in their last five games, the Lakers are back on a winning track.

LeBron James Sets NBA Record

In the home game, Lakers superstar LeBron James made history, becoming the oldest player to achieve a triple-double in NBA history. The 41-year-old scored 28 points, had 12 assists, and grabbed 10 rebounds.

“It’s really cool that I’m still able to play at this level. That I can run down the field and hang out with teenagers.” – LeBron James

– NBA.com

With this performance, James broke Karl Malone’s record, set in the 2003/04 season, and became the first player to achieve double-digit scores in three categories this season.

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Streak Snapped

Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder, despite being the second-best team in the league with a 42-14 record, suffered a setback as they lost 93-110 to the Milwaukee Bucks at home. Without Isaiah Hartenstein and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder struggled against the Bucks, who were missing Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Did you know?

LeBron James is now one triple-double away from tying Magic Johnson’s NBA record of nine triple-doubles in the All-Star Game.

FAQ

• Who were the top scorers in each game?

  Lakers: LeBron James (28 points), Mavericks: Luka Dončić (33 points)
  Thunder: Theo Maledon (21 points), Bucks: Ousmane Dieng (19 points)

• Where do the Lakers and Thunder stand in their respective conferences?

  Lakers: 1st in the Western Conference
  Thunder: 2nd in the Western Conference

Pro Tip

When predicting future games, consider the impact of injuries on team performance, as seen with the Thunder’s loss against the Bucks.

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