In a thrilling game, the Lakers defeated the Wizards in overtime with a final score of 134-131. LeBron James and Anthony Davis showcased stellar performances, with Davis scoring 40 points and grabbing 15 rebounds, while James contributed 31 points and 9 assists. The Lakers managed to secure the win despite a tough challenge from the Wizards, who have now lost 13 consecutive games. The Lakers will face the defending champions, the Nuggets, in their next game.
Make that 40,011 career points for LeBron. https://t.co/ifcICrv7jX
LeBron James sinks the triple to take a 101-99 lead in the 4Q π― DEN-LAL Live on ABC https://t.co/a8fdhDgqhy
LeBron James scores 7 straight points in a span of 42 seconds to put the Lakers up 101-99 with 7:34 to go in the 4th Q. Timeout Denver.
The Nuggets had some fourth quarter separation, and then LeBron takes over for two and a half minutes. A three, a couple of buckets, he scores seven quickly and the Lakers take a 101-99 lead over Denver. Michael Malone calls time...James is suddenly up to 20 points and 9 assists
A pair of 3's from Porter Jr. (5 for 5 from 3) and Murray (his 1st) put Denver up 5, but LeBron responded with 7 straight points put LAL up 101-99 into a Nuggets time out with 7:34 to play.
LEBRON JAMES. https://t.co/bIGwILVyKo
This Nuggets-Lakers game π₯ https://t.co/WbpDRMw5wh
This Wild Stat Puts LeBron James Reaching 40,000 Points Into Perspective https://t.co/gK2ZIIqPHK
Denver outscored LAL by 8 in the 3rd Q, leading by as many as 4 with 3:13 to play, but Hachimura - who's up to 23 points - scored the final 7 points for LAL to tie the game at 89 with 12 minutes to play.
Third quarter: Lakers 89, Nuggets 89 Denver outscored LA 31-23 in the third. Rui Hachimura leads LA w/ 23 points. AR has 14 points and 11 assists. AD has 15 points and 10 rebounds. LeBron has 13 points and 8 assists. DLo has 17 points (he's just 1-for-6 since starting 5-for-7).
10-13. 3-3 from three. https://t.co/y0PaiDB4S8
Jokic has 13 straight points for Denver, including a 3, and a banked-in fadeaway, that has the Nuggets up 88-87 despite Hachimura's 3rd triple, plus a layup on the other end in the last 48 seconds.
LeBron James Becomes First NBA Player Ever To Score 40,000 Points | Click to read more π https://t.co/QHPsuAr44n
Of course, Jokic made that.
π LeBron James reaches 40,000 points to extend his record as the NBA's scoring leader. James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbarβs mark of 38,387 points to become the league's leading scorer on Feb. 7, 2023. https://t.co/PVOFVYY0zL
Halftime: Lakers 66, Nuggets 58 That was one of LA's best offensive halves of the season. AD has 13 points, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks. LeBron has 11 points and 6 assists (and 40,002 points and counting). AR has 9 points and 8 assists. DLo has 13 points. Rui has 13 points.
40,000 POINTS FOR LEBRON π πΈ: @Lakers https://t.co/9INroS5tJH
The #ScoringKing surpasses 40K CAREER POINTS! Congrats, @KingJames π https://t.co/V282pvITg9
Halftime: Lakers 66, Nuggets 58. LAL shot 57.4%, including 6 of 15 from 3, but Denver shot 53.1% to hang in there. LAL had only 2 TO's to DEN's 5, but did allow 5 offensive boards to their 2.
Only player EVER to reach 40k PTS. HISTORY MADE. π₯ (via @NBA) https://t.co/xeEdQj6fqq
Story: Lakersβ LeBron James becomes the first NBA player to score 40,000 career points @washingtonpost @PostSports https://t.co/NoqQfuDGPO
LeBron James has reached the mountaintop and continued climbing, becoming the first player in NBA history to reach 40,000 points tonight. @LakersSBN https://t.co/WEKxK4RqcC
Putting LeBron James' 40,000 points in perspective, from the absurd to the amazing https://t.co/miLnTgbrjY
The Lakers honored LeBron scoring 40,000 points during the timeout https://t.co/PEKM4fFx0W
LeBron at 40K⦠what an unmatched career.
There it is: @KingJames becomes the first NBA player to score 40,000 points, doing so on a left-handed layup after a pretty spin move.
Congrats to King James on his 40,000th point as an NBA Player ππΌπ #LakeShow #NBA https://t.co/aAT1l9xTjG
Pretty confident that no one is touching this 40k points record from LeBron. Absurd combination of instant dominance & longevity that will be unmatched.
BREAKING NEWS -- @KingJames becomes the first NBA player to score 40,000 points. (Most believe he will also be the last)
ALONE AT THE TOP π @KingJames is the only player in NBA history to reach 40,000 pointsβΌοΈ https://t.co/sqF1paNS4S
LeBron James finishes through contact for the and-1! 2 Points away from 40,000 π DEN-LAL Live on ABC https://t.co/yBqZ3IjNb6
First quarter: Lakers 33, Nuggets 27 An impressive first quarter for LA. They shot 61.9%, scoring 18 points in the paint and 7 in transition. Rui Hachimura has 9 points. AD has 8 points, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks (both on Nikola Jokic). LeBron has 5 points -- he's 4 away from 40K.
End of the first quarter here in Los Angeles: the Lakers lead the Nuggets 33-27
Lebron 4 shy of 40k points..incredible.
LeBron James cashes in from deep in the corner! 4 Points away from 40,000 π DEN-LAL Live on ABC https://t.co/uB7oDV9nTI
Good start for the Lakers, who hit 8 of 11 shots to open an 18-12 lead heading into the first time out. Rui Hachimura is 3 for 3 for 7 points, with Denver getting 6 points apiece from Jokic (3 for 6) and Porter Jr. (2 for 2 from 3).
The Lakers are on an 18-8 run after trailing 4-0 early. They lead the Nuggets 18-12 with 6:20 left in the first quarter. They already have 7 fast-break points and 10 points in the paint. Timeout Denver.
Lakers started the game with Rui guarding Jokic and Jokic has gone right to work. https://t.co/65JFi67qEB
Think LeBron is going to reach 40 career points today or something.
The Lakers have a running countdown for LeBron James reaching 40,000 points https://t.co/CJdSnxsuGi
9 points away from 40,000 π LeBron James gets shots up before the 2023 WCF rematch! Lakers vs. Nuggets tips at 8:30pm/et on ABC https://t.co/72m4puxibY
Just 9 points from 40,000β¦ LeBron James arrives at Crypto Arena π Lakers vs. Nuggets tips at 8:30pm/et on ABC! https://t.co/RdaoH8HIrh
9 points from 40K, LeBron prepares for tonightβs action vs. Denver 8:30pm/et on ABC! #ScoringKING https://t.co/p83Y47Mbfq
One day an NBA season will start and LeBron won't be a part of it anymore.. Donβt take him for granted β Tune in tonight as he makes history as the only player to ever reach 40,000 points π https://t.co/sMAXGKDZXd
LeBron is just NINE POINTS AWAY from 40K in his career. His Lakers host the Nuggets tonight at 8:30pm ET πΏ https://t.co/wa3Qrv6Jz4
LeBron reaches 40k points tonight We will never witness this again π https://t.co/wnx2rFUeZ0
9 points from 40,000β¦ we showcase some of LeBronβs best CLUTCH SHOTS from the regular season! π DEN/LAL πΊ 8:30pm/et on ABC https://t.co/R3JvboB0FI
9 points from 40,000β¦ we showcase some of LeBronβs best ACROBATIC FINISHES from the regular season! π DEN/LAL πΊ 8:30pm/et on ABC https://t.co/disxOun37s
9 points from 40,000β¦ we showcase some of LeBronβs best DUNKS from the regular season! π DEN/LAL πΊ 8:30pm/et on ABC https://t.co/nVbEaCK47A
It Should Not Be Overlooked How Ridiculous It Is That LeBron Is About To Break The 40,000 Career Points Barrier https://t.co/NXS7T2TpkM https://t.co/Fi9BhcDgGx
Heading into Saturday night's game against Denver, LeBron James needs just 9 points to become the first player in NBA history to reach 40,000 career points. #NBA | #LakeShow https://t.co/dGYAXl6VKS
LeBron is 9 points away from 40,000 for his career. Before Lakers/Nuggets at 8:30pm/et on ABC... we look back at LeBron's journey to become the NBA's Scoring King. Nov. 14, 2018: LBJ passes Wilt for 5th on scoring list. https://t.co/8yHngFueyu
LeBron James has scored 39,991 points in NBA regular season games.
LeBron is nine points away from 40,000 regular season points π Will he hit it in first quarter? https://t.co/HyiWyo1WWr
π LEBRON JAMES CAREER MIXTAPE π The Scoring King seeks 40,000 career points (9 away) at 8:30 PM ET on ABC! https://t.co/CYJBzIDQ8f
We will witness more history tonight when Bron becomes the first player to ever score 40,000 points. Before that goes down, get all nostalgic and check out the SLAM Digital Archive for more gems about the King. https://t.co/bjzCbj5PuY https://t.co/KQ0EwcG3sH
lebron needs 9 pts to reach 40k tonight
LeBron seeks 40K career points (9 away) as a Saturday Primetime 2023 WCF rematch headlines tonightβs slate! πΊ ABC, NBA TV, NBA App β‘οΈ https://t.co/j7XaSJWBOj https://t.co/DiJTIbmN1h
LeBron James already surpassed 40,000 points if you count three lost games https://t.co/gUTe3gD2BJ https://t.co/4FsppYR07O
James Harden tonight: 28 points 8 assists 6 threes 9/13 FG Only 25 minutes played. https://t.co/clv60Jxq1W
Analysis: LeBron James scoring 40,000 points will be a moment for NBA to savor (from @AP) https://t.co/OOjbsMGXeh
Brandon Ingram tonight: 34 points 8 rebounds 7 assists 13/21 FG DESTROYED the Pacers π₯ https://t.co/4sBHIE7MQ1
Brandon Ingram tonight: 34 Points 8 Rebounds 7 Assists 62% FG 45 +/- 30 Minutes https://t.co/ByT94ygm0P
BRANDON INGRAM MY GOODNESS. π₯ https://t.co/mgPSy2u9WV
With LeBron James expected to crack 40,000 points, can the Lakers make the night extra sweet by snapping their six-game losing streak to the Nuggets? @LakersSBN https://t.co/6X2f2l84mS
Lakers game vlog: Behind the scenes at the OT win over the Wizards: https://t.co/q9yZvejzqB https://t.co/bozLOCJRYE
Analysis: LeBron James scoring 40,000 points will be a moment for NBA to savor https://t.co/3cmqwiD768
LeBron is just nine points away from 40,000 career regular season points π€― How do you think he does it? https://t.co/XhfHYFHxmF
LeBron James only nine points short of 40,000 for his career He is set to pass the milestone Saturday against the Nuggets. https://t.co/jtZqRvmC3N
As 40,000 points nears, see how LeBron James' stats dwarf others on NBA all-time scoring list https://t.co/thC5Co3D7I
Props for Anthony Davis. You scored 40 last night the time-honored way:14-12-40. Not a single three-point attempt. Take a bow. Oh, and 15 rebounds. Take a second bow.
LeBron closes in on 40K as Lakers survive Wizards in OT. βοΈ https://t.co/GK8AmVJcaW https://t.co/EnA1bIYLwV
Lakersβ LeBron James reflects on meaning of surpassing 40K career points: βI think itβs pretty coolβ β€΅οΈ https://t.co/pXjcsOQfNp
Anthony Davis and Lakers outlast Wizards for back-to-back overtime wins https://t.co/orctL2HDMj
LeBron James is nine points away from reaching 40,000 points. James scored 31 points in the Los Angeles Lakersβ 134-131 overtime win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday. Details β€΅οΈ https://t.co/k8tjLJ8ySE
Lakers postgame reaction: LA survives near-disaster with overtime win over Wizards https://t.co/YzAZ1d1sQM https://t.co/qomH005XEy
James, Davis combine for 71 points as Lakers edge Wizards in OT #AnthonyDavis #LeBronJames #LosAngelesLakers #WashingtonWizards https://t.co/LlXAPbtfY0
Devin Booker scores 20 of 35 points in first quarter, Suns beat Rockets 110-105 https://t.co/uY8mSjvhl3 https://t.co/jriow8kCGs
Lakers send the Wizards to their 13th straight loss with a 134-131 overtime victory https://t.co/ZvTb26bc5G
LeBron James is only 9 points shy of making history π Don't miss him in action this Saturday on ABC at 8:30pm/et against the Nuggets! https://t.co/wcDwUX8W4Q
Devin Booker was the spark plug in the Suns' win against the Rockets ποΈ 35 PTS | 6 3PM | 7 REB https://t.co/CJRRysrCD7
LeBron James and Anthony Davis were a dynamic duo in the Lakers' OT win over the Wizards! AD: 40 PTS, 15 REB, 3 BLK LBJ: 31 PTS, 9 AST, 4 REB https://t.co/zReP1UU584
The King is NINE points away from 40,000 career points π LeBron tonight: π£ 31 PTS π£ 4 REB π£ 9 AST https://t.co/aT1gnz3Er0
LeBron with the chasedown block on Poole! 31 PTS | 9 AST | 4 REB https://t.co/UkkZFsExlA
The Lakers edge out the Wizards in OT. π https://t.co/QVVk86PKit
Final: Lakers 134, Wizards 131 (OT) This was an ugly win but a win nonetheless for LA. They improve to 33-28. Anthony Davis had 40 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks. LeBron James had 31 points and 9 assists. His five-point swing saved the game. Up next: vs. DEN on Saturday.
33-28. Well, most of us expected the Lakers to struggle with this one. Wizards surely kept it close. But the Lakers outlasted them in overtime. Wizards have now lost 13 straight. Lakers will take on the defending champions Nuggets on Saturday.
Anthony Davis tonight: 40 points 15 rebounds 4 assists 3 blocks https://t.co/Le1yULAINb
Anthony Davis tonight: 40 points 15 rebounds 3 blocks 63% FG MONSTER. https://t.co/6QKkWOcdFs
LeBron James tonight: 31 PTS - 4 REB - 9 AST - 50% FG Anthony Davis tonight: 40 PTS - 15 REB - 4 AST - 63% FG https://t.co/j1s0Lf1zjX
The Lakers survive 134-131 in OT to extend WAS losing streak to 13 games. AD 40p on 14-of-22 15r 3b; LeBron 31p 9a; D-Lo 22p 6r 5a; Reaves 12p 6r 4a; Dinwiddie 10p. A LeBron drawn charge and offensive rebounds by AR and Rui were the difference in the extra session.
Anthony Davis tonight: 40 points 15 rebounds 4 assists 3 blocks 64% FG https://t.co/3gzwkpYztj
LeBron James tonight: 31 points 9 assists 4 rebounds https://t.co/t6pC7joIZA
LeBron James does it again: 31 points (9 away from 40K career) 9 assists 4 rebounds Donβt take it for granted. https://t.co/rLIx9ICutN
Anthony Davis double-double in the Lakers' OT win vs. the Wizards π πͺ 40 PTS πͺ 15 REB https://t.co/kGzy5EEQ2T
LeBronβs block on Poole π https://t.co/Z1qciX21yw
LeBron James and Anthony Davis won't be denied in overtime π€ The Lakers lead 133-131 with little over a minute left! Wizards-Lakers | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/pTut1xXJBI https://t.co/STlYPq0Kfs
LEBRON CHASEDOWN BLOCK ON JORDAN POOLE π€ https://t.co/igJD9nDuM0
Anthony Davis slams it with force to take the 133-131 lead off the LBJ dime πͺ Wizards-Lakers | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/pTut1xXJBI https://t.co/E4EUn2P4Fh
LeBron James ties it up from deep in overtime for 30 PTS! Wizards-Lakers | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/pTut1xXJBI https://t.co/VVLuPGMrND
LeBron James denies the dunk attempt in overtime π« Wizards-Lakers | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/pTut1xXJBI https://t.co/YE7H57ASjo
TIE GAME IN LAβΌοΈ Heading to OT in Lakers-Wizards πΏ https://t.co/0Subgf91Xq
LeBron James drives to the bucket and finishes for 25 PTS! Wizards-Lakers | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/pTut1xXJBI https://t.co/JONJdAjq5j
LeBron James gets the friendly bounce for 23 PTS! 17 Points away from 40K history π Wizards-Lakers | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/pTut1xXJBI https://t.co/HaiJutordS
Devin Booker's 20-point first quarter sets tone for Suns' win over Rockets: Quick take https://t.co/7PD80EtsSQ
LeBron James sinks the fadeaway jumper for 21 PTS! 19 points away from 40K career points π Wizards-Lakers | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/pTut1xXJBI https://t.co/JJUJ1ZqBkg
LeBron is only 19 points away from 40,000 for his career, with 21 thus far tonight and 11 minutes to play. LAL next play against Denver on Saturday evening.
Third quarter: Lakers 99, Wizards 95 AD is dominating with 34 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks. He was exhausted by the end of that quarter -- he's carrying a heavy load on both sides of the ball. LeBron James has 19 points. DLo has 15 points. Spencer Dinwiddie has 10.
Not a great 3rd Q for the Lakers, but they did hold Washington to 26 points after allowing 34 and 35 in the 1st and 2nd, respectively. LAL lead 99-95 with 12 minutes to play. Davis has 34 points with 11 boards, 2 blocks and 1 steal, with LeBron adding 19 points and Russell 15.
With those FTs by AD, the #Lakers have their biggest lead of the night (7). #Lakeshow 96, #Wizards 89
We know the Wizards offer little defensive resistance at the rim, and AD has taken full advantage, up to 32 points on 11 of 18 FG's, including 8 FG's in the paint, plus 10 of 11 FT's. LAL lead 94-89 with 2:24 left in the 3rd Q.
AD with the forceful block and save π« Wizards-Lakers | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/pTut1xXJBI https://t.co/aIKTteBGGc
LeBron James dime β‘οΈ Anthony Davis slam! Wizards-Lakers | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/pTut1xXJBI https://t.co/JQzLVqH0Fj
LeBron James (17 PTS) runs the floor and gets the acrobatic layup to fall! 23 points away from 40K career points π Wizards-Lakers | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/pTut1xXJBI https://t.co/4mTyYR3xz7
Halftime: Lakers 70, Wizards 69 LA outscored WAS 20-11 over the final 4:22 of the second quarter to take the lead at the half. Anthony Davis has been a beast with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 1 block. Both Marvin Bagley III and Richaun Holmes have 3 fouls already. LeBron has 15.
Devin Booker tonight: 35 Points 7 Rebounds 3 Assists 1 Steal 6 3PM https://t.co/7FTXWDo3oX
HALFTIME: #Lakeshow 70, #Wizards 69 Anthony Davis closes out the first half with 24 pts and 8 rebs. @SportingTrib https://t.co/EVF7QcdiSu
Anthony Davis is getting lots of touches against the small Wizards, and is paying them off, with 22 points already on 6 of 9 FG's and 10 of 11 FT's. LAL, trailing by as many as 9, finally tied the game at 65 on a Dinwiddie 3 late in the 2nd Q.
LeBron James steps back for the deep triple π― 30 points away from 40K career points π Wizards-Lakers | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/pTut1xXJBI https://t.co/OngcrViC7V
END OF 1Q: #LakeShow 31, #Wizards 34 - D'Angelo Russell leads with 11 pts - Anthony Davis 10 pts, 5 rebs @SportingTrib
END OF 1Q: #LakeShow 31, #Wizards 34 - D'Angelo Russell leads with 11 pts - Anthony Davis 10 pts, 5 rebs
First quarter: Wizards 34, Lakers 31 Anthony Davis has 10 points, 5 rebounds and 1 block. LA is spamming him inside. DLo has 11 points. LA is shooting 52.2% but their defense has been subpar. Wizards are shooting 53.% + have made five 3s. WAS's bench came in and outplayed LA's.
First quarter: Wizards 34, Lakers 31 Anthony Davis has 10 points 5 rebounds and 1 block. LA is spamming him inside. DLo has 11 points. LA is shooting 52.2% but their defense has been subpar. Wizards are shooting 53.% + have made five 3s. WAS's bench came in and outplayed LA's.
AD completes the 3-point play out of the timeout as the Lakers trail the Wizards 29-24 with 2:26 left in the first quarter. #Lakeshow @SportingTrib
Another @KingJames countdown in Los Angeles. Most likely #Lebron becomes the first @NBA player with 40,000 points on Saturday when @Lakers host @nuggets. https://t.co/lGYuf2BO9m
LeBron goes coast-to-coast for the slam πͺ 38 Points away from 40K career points π Wizards-Lakers | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/pTut1xXJBI https://t.co/HNzIXM0Zkh