LeBron James Sets New Record, Surpasses Karl Malone Against Mavericks
LeBron James has reached a historic milestone in NBA history by surpassing Karl Malone during the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory against the Dallas Mavericks. This notable achievement occurred on Thursday night as James continues to excel at the age of 41, further solidifying his legacy as one of basketball’s greatest players.
LeBron James Breaks Triple-Double Record
In his 23rd season, LeBron has added another impressive record, now holding the title of the oldest player in NBA history to achieve a triple-double. During the game against the Mavericks, James recorded 28 points, 12 assists, 10 rebounds, and one block in just 35 minutes of play, marking his first triple-double of the season.
Performance Overview
- Points: 28
- Assists: 12
- Rebounds: 10
- Field Goals: 10-of-20
- Three-Point Shooting: 2-of-7
- Free Throws: 6-of-7
James broke Malone’s previous record, which was set at age 40 years and 127 days. According to sports reporter Law Murray, LeBron’s achievement comes as he reaches 41 years and 44 days old.
Lakers vs. Mavericks Game Summary
The Lakers dominated the Mavericks with a final score of 124-104. In addition to LeBron’s remarkable performance, several teammates also made significant contributions:
- Rui Hachimura: 21 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
- Austin Reaves: 18 points, 6 assists
- Jaxson Hayes: 16 points, 7 rebounds
- Jake LaRavia: 11 points, 3 rebounds
With this win, the Lakers now boast a record of 33-21 this season, placing them fifth in the Western Conference. They hold a crucial tiebreaker over the Minnesota Timberwolves and remain ahead of the Phoenix Suns by 1.5 games. However, they are just half a game behind the Houston Rockets and 1.5 games behind the Denver Nuggets.
Upcoming Schedule
The Lakers are set to take a break during the All-Star Weekend festivities in Los Angeles. They will return to action on February 20 when they host the Clippers at 10 p.m. ET.
