In a notable NBA game between the Lakers and Pelicans, LeBron James achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first player in NBA history to accumulate over 40,000 points, 11,000 rebounds, and 11,000 assists. During the first quarter, James showcased his playmaking skills with 8 assists in less than 8:30, nearing his season-high for a quarter, and contributing to the Lakers' early lead with a score of 28-24 against the Pelicans without committing any turnovers. Anthony Davis also had a strong performance, scoring 14 points on 7 of 10 shooting. Brandon Ingram, in his return, made an impact by scoring 9 points, including a buzzer-beating three-pointer to close the first quarter. The Lakers' overall shooting percentage was 56.5%, indicating a solid performance on both ends of the court.
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BREAKING: LeBron James is the 1st player in NBA History with 40k Points, 11k Rebounds, 11k Assists πππ https://t.co/i9nLqYe1kF
BRANDON INGRAM BACKβΌοΈ https://t.co/hR0ibv0gGx
Brandon Ingram beats the 1st quarter buzzer from deep! π― Lakers-Pelicans battling it out on ESPN https://t.co/b1MP4uOBMN
BRANDON INGRAM IS BACK. π₯ https://t.co/UoH8prxg5i
Brandon Ingram buries the three in Anthony Davis' face to end the first quarter π¨ https://t.co/6URhAlMxUd
First quarter: Lakers 28, Pelicans 24 Anthony Davis has 14 points. LeBron James has 8 assists -- one off his season-high for a quarter. LA is shooting 56.5%. A solid performance so far on both sides of the ball. Brandon Ingram heated up to close the quarter with 9 points.
Brandon Ingram, in his return, hit 4 of 5 FGβs including a buzzer-beating 3 to close the 1st, getting NOP within 4 at 28-24. Anthony Davis hit 7 of 10 shots for 14 points with 3 boards, and LeBron had 8 assists.
With this last dime, LeBron James now has 11K career assists and counting ππ He is the only player in NBA history with: 40,000+ points 11,000+ rebounds 11,000+ assists https://t.co/S0WgT2dkcP
In the first 18 minutes against a G-League Memphis team, LeBron had six turnovers. In the first 8:30 against a quality Pelicans team, he has eight assists and no turnovers. He and the team deciding not to phone it in seems to make a difference. AK
u canβt tell me the refs donβt hate LeBron π https://t.co/XP2kMUeHnA
LeBron James has eight asssists in less than eight minutes.
LeBron James has 7 assists in the first 4 minutes of Lakers-Pelicans π€― https://t.co/2tO39ejg8T
LeBron James has 8 assists
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Is Bron going for the assist record tonite? LeBron James 0 PT 0-0 FG 0-0 FT 0-0 3P 0/0 RB 7 AS 0 BL 1 ST 0 TO 0 PF 4 MN (7:43 1st*, Pelicans)
Brandon Ingram Injury: Pelicans forward expected to return Sunday vs. Lakers, per report https://t.co/gwsSPr3kET
BREAKING: Brandon Ingram will return to play vs Lakers (missed last 10 games) ππππππππππππ https://t.co/cIIXgKLErw
Brandon Ingram is expected to make his return on Sunday for Pelicans-Lakers, per @ChrisBHaynes. Ingram has been out since March 21 with a left knee injury. https://t.co/vwX2JvrVt0