The Los Angeles Lakers ended their two-game losing streak with a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, thanks to a dominant 40-point performance from LeBron James.
With Luka Doncic sidelined for rest on the second night of a back-to-back, the Lakers leaned on their four-time NBA champion to step up against the Trail Blazes—and he delivered in spectacular fashion.
Once again, James demonstrated why he remains one of the most elite players in the league, proving that even at this stage of his career, he continues to be a force to be reckoned with.
The 40-year-old superstar delivered yet another historic performance, with a dominant 40-point outing LeBron James almost single handedly won the game. James also had 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals while maintaining an efficient 53.8% shooting from the field.
When asked about his impressive achievement following the game, LeBron James remained true to his focused and humble nature, keeping his sights set on the bigger picture—leading the Lakers toward their first NBA Finals appearance since 2020.
“I’ll be better next game,” James stated sending a strong warning to the rest of the league.
In addition to his scoring dominance, James reached another milestone by climbing to third place on the NBA’s all-time regular season games played list.
Recognizing the accomplishment, the NBA paid tribute with a statement: “Congrats to @KingJames of the @Lakers for moving into 3rd on the all-time GAMES PLAYED list.”
The Lakers now prepare for a critical matchup on Saturday, February 22 against the second-seeded Denver Nuggets, where James will look to build on their success by facing a direct opponent in Nikola Jokic.
