LeBron James Scores 42 Points, Grabs 17 Rebounds in Lakers 120-112 Victory Over Warriors
LeBron James had a phenomenal game, scoring 42 points, grabbing 17 rebounds, and dishing out eight assists, as the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Golden State Warriors 120-112 on Thursday night.
Austin Reaves and Gabe Vincent Contribute to Lakers’ Victory
Austin Reaves scored 23 points and Gabe Vincent hit five 3-pointers for the Lakers, who have now won four straight and 10 of their last 12 games. The team also won its second straight with Luka Dončić watching from the bench.
Stephen Curry’s Effort Not Enough for Warriors
Stephen Curry scored 37 points for the Warriors, but James came out on top in their latest duel. Curry went 13 of 35 from the field and hit six 3-pointers, with 20 3-point attempts matching the fifth-most in his career. He trimmed LA’s lead to 109-104 with 3:40 to play, but James hit his sixth 3-pointer with 1:08 left to seal the win.
Key Moment
James made three 3-pointers in 38 seconds in the second quarter, including one from the midcourt logo, to propel the Lakers to a 26-point lead.
Key Stat
The 40-year-old James became the oldest player in NBA history with 30 points and 15 rebounds in a game, breaking his own record for the second time.
Takeaways
* The Warriors are 0-2 to begin a seven-game trip, but their dynamic will change when Jimmy Butler debuts, likely on Saturday.
* The Lakers’ three weeks of mostly excellent play won’t be overshadowed by a shaky second half.
* The trade for Mark Williams was made official immediately after the game, but he has not yet arrived.
Up Next
Both teams play on Saturday, with the Warriors facing the Chicago Bulls and the Lakers hosting the Indiana Pacers.
FAQs
* What was the final score in the game?
+ The Los Angeles Lakers won 120-112.
* How many points did LeBron James score?
+ LeBron James scored 42 points.
* What was the key moment in the game?
+ LeBron James made three 3-pointers in 38 seconds in the second quarter, including one from the midcourt logo.
* Who is expected to make their debut soon?
+ Luka Dončić is expected to make his debut on Monday.
