LeBron James Makes NBA History in Lakers Loss to Celtics
February 23, 2026 – 247sports.news
Lakers Fall to Celtics Despite LeBron’s Milestone
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 111-89 defeat against the Boston Celtics on Sunday, but the night wasn’t without its historical significance for LeBron James. Despite the loss, James reached his 1,600th career game played, placing him second all-time in NBA history for games played.
James Closing in on All-Time Games Played Record
James now trails only Robert Parish, a Boston Celtics legend, by 12 games for the most appearances in NBA history. He could potentially surpass Parish on March 16th against the Houston Rockets, assuming no missed games. James already holds the record for total minutes played in NBA history.
Celtics Dominate with Brown and Pritchard Leading the Way
The Celtics were led by Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard, who combined for 62 points – more than half of Boston’s total score. Brown scored 32 points, although Pritchard added 30 off the bench.
Lakers Struggle with Offensive Output
For the Lakers, Luka Dončić led the scoring with 25 points, followed by LeBron James with 20 and Austin Reaves with 15. The team’s offense struggled resulting in the 22-point loss.
Looking Ahead for the Lakers
The Lakers (34-22) currently hold the fifth seed in the Western Conference and will face the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Road matchups against the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors will follow.