LeBron James, raging in an NBA match, repeated the career record for three-pointers, and the Los Angeles Lakers (42-33) on the road 116:104 (31:11, 36:33, 23:35, 26:25) beat the Brooklyn Nets (29-46).
The 39-year-old James scored 40 points in 37 minutes on 4-of-7 2-pointers, 9-of-10 three-pointers and 5-of-6 free throws. The King also had 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 turnovers.
The veteran is shooting 41.4 percent from long range this season. to be exact, which is the best result of his career. In comparison, the three-point king Stephen Curry records 40.5 percent. accuracy.
| Player of the match | |
| EFF 43 | |
| LeBron James | |
| Points | 40 |
| Accuracy | 13-17 |
| Rebound balls | 7 |
| Effective passes | 5 |
James had his 672nd career 30-point performance, passing Michael Jordan (671) in that category.
After the game, LeBron was asked about the end of his career.
“It won’t last long,” replied the veteran. “I don’t know exactly when the basketball door will open for me, but I do know that there is not much time left.”
The King was well supported by Anthony Davis, who recorded 24 points (8/9 doubles, 1/3 triples, 5/6 penalties), 14 rebounds and 3 blocks in 35 minutes.
For the Brooklyn team, Cam Thomas scored 30 points in 35 minutes (4/15 doubles, 4/7 triples, 10/12 penalties).
Nets: Cam Thomas 30 (4/15 doubles, 4/7 triples, 10/12 points, 6 rebounds), Trendon Watford 15 (6/8 doubles, 8 rebounds), Dennis Schroder 14 (2/6 treys), Mikal Bridges 13 (3/11 treys, 4 rpg), Nicolas Claxton 10 (5/7 doubles, 6 rpg, 4 rpg) .
Lakers: LeBron James 40 (4/7 doubles, 9/10 triples, 5/6 free throws, 7 rebounds, 5 rebounds, 4 turnovers), Anthony Davis 24 (8/9 doubles, 5/6 rebounds, 14 rebounds, 3 blocks, 4 turnovers), Rui Hachimura 20 (7/8 doubles, 10 rebounds, 4 assists), D’Angelo Russell 18 (4/11 triples, 6 rebounds, 6 RBIs, 4 RBIs, 4 RBIs), Austin Reaves 12 (5/7 doubles, 7 RBIs, 6 RBIs trans.).
James’ performance:
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