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.
- 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.