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Lebron James exceeds Michael Jordan for another remarkable NBA record

LeBron James has 24.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game per game this season.

Photo credits: Christopher Hanewinckel-Medagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers scored a blowout 123-100 against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, February 22nd, in the Ball Arena in Denver. The team of the fifth Western conference not only recorded their second victory in a row, but also achieved the winning streak with nine games of their rivals.

In the game, the newly acquired Luka Doncic of the Lakers finally announced his arrival after a series of overwhelming performances. Doncic played his fourth game in the purple and golden jersey and not only ended 32 points, but also led the goalsman in the game.

While the former star of Dallas Mavericks was the star performer, the Lakers icon LeBron James also saw in record books. When James ended with 25 points, nine rebounds and five templates, he exceeded the legendary Michael Jordan for another remarkable NBA record.

James now has the record of most 25-point games after turning 40. 12. Jordan, on the other hand, had 11 25-point games after turning 40. His last 25-point game came against the Miami heat during the 2002-03 season during the 91-87 win.

The Lakers Icon, who turned 40 in December 2024, has an average of 30.3 points, 8 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game since the all-star break. He missed the games that are occupied by stars due to ankle pain, but has been in action since then.

At the beginning of this week, during the 110-102 victory against the Trail Blazers, James had the first player in the NBA to be more than 40 points over more than 40 points for over 40 years.

The four-time NBA champion kept a solid average of 24.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game this season.

“It fits perfectly”- LeBron James begins with Luka Doncic after Nuggets has won

After the Lakers had their 34th win of the season, LeBron James opened the bond that he has with the new superstar Luka Doncic. Remarkably, Doncic, who was acquired by the Lakers before the 2025 trade conclusion, had had difficulty his rhythm since returning to the action.

After almost two months due to a calf injury, Doncic scored an average of 14.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists in his first three games.

However, the five-time NBA All-Star found his mojo back and showed a remarkable show against the nuggets.

It was his first over 30 points game for the Lakers when he withdrew all the faith that his new franchise and his fans showed him.

After the game, LeBron James opened the bond that he has with his new teammate. James spoke about her respective gameplays and said that both fit perfectly.

“I am a born wide recipient and he is a quarterback born by nature, so it fits perfectly” Said James.

“I ran pretty much on the floor all my life and threw big passes all his life, so it is not difficult to get a rhythm when it comes to.”

“It's all about eye contact and it is the big quarterback he is and I am the recipient of it.” LeBron added.

Remarkably, both players will compete against Luka's former Team Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, February 25th.