The NBA continued with 6 matches. Those who watched the game between the Lakers and the Thunder, the teams struggling to play-in in the Western Conference, witnessed an important moment in NBA history.
Completing the game with 38 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals, Lakers star player LeBron James increased his regular season career total to 38,390. 38-year-old James thus became the new owner of Abdülcabbar’s record with 38,387 points. Abdulcabbar, 75, who was among the audience, hugged James after the record.
Russell Westbrook’s 27 points and 8 assists for the host Lakers could not prevent the defeat.
In the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points, 8 assists, Jalen Williams had 25 points, 7 rebounds, 6 steals and Josh Giddey had 20 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds.