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9mo ago

LeBron James Becomes Oldest NBA Player to Score 40 Points in a Game

The 40-year-old Lakers star achieved the milestone with a 42-point performance in a victory over the Warriors.

Feb 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Feb 6, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) drives past Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) and and guard Norman Powell (24) in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Feb 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Feb 6, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is defended by Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) as he drives to the basket in the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • LeBron James scored 42 points, becoming the oldest player in NBA history to record a 40-point game at age 40 years and 38 days.
  • This achievement places James alongside Michael Jordan as the only players aged 40 or older to score 40 points in an NBA game.
  • James also contributed a season-high 17 rebounds and 8 assists, leading the Lakers to a 120-112 win over the Golden State Warriors.
  • The Lakers have now won 10 of their last 12 games and are currently ranked 5th in the Western Conference standings.
  • New Lakers acquisition Luka Doncic, who is expected to debut Monday, watched the game from the bench as James continued to impress at this stage of his career.