The Los Angeles Lakers have done it again! On Wednesday night, the Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz 131-99, and in the process, LeBron James achieved a major milestone. With his first basket of the game, James became the fourth player in NBA history to reach 39,000 career points.
The Lakers were led by James, who finished with a game-high 28 points. He also added eight rebounds and seven assists in the victory. James’ milestone basket came in the first quarter and was met with a standing ovation from the crowd. After the game, James said it was an honor to join the exclusive club of players who have achieved this feat.
The Lakers also got great contributions from their other stars. Anthony Davis had a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma added 20 points off the bench. The Lakers’ defense was also stellar, holding the Jazz to just 99 points on 37% shooting from the field.
The win was a great team effort from the Lakers, and it was capped off by James’ milestone achievement. It’s a testament to his longevity and greatness that he has been able to reach this milestone. He is now just one point shy of passing Wilt Chamberlain for third on the all-time scoring list.
The Lakers will look to continue their winning ways as they face off against the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. With James leading the way, the Lakers are sure to be in contention for a championship this season.