The regular season in the NBA continued with six games. The Lakers, who left the last four games in the league with a defeat, hosted the Golden State Warriors in their field.
Despite falling back by 12 points in the third period, the Lakers ended their losing streak with LeBron James’ effective play and defeated their opponent 126-114 to get their 28th win of the season.
LeBron James, who had a double-double with 56 points and 10 rebounds in the home team, was playing the game in which he scored the most points this season, and according to ESPN data, James became the oldest player in NBA history to pass 55 points and 10 rebounds in a single game.
The 37-year-old also became the first Lakers player after Shaquille O’Neal to score 55 points and 10 rebounds in a game.
Russell Westbrook had 20 points and Carmelo Anthony had 14 points for the Lakers in the absence of Anthony Davis.
Stephen Curry was the team’s top scorer with 30 points for the Warriors, who had their 21st defeat this season, while Klay Thompson scored 7 and Jordan Poole scored 23.
Miami Heat ends Philadelphia’s streak
Eastern Conference leader Miami Heat and conference runner-up Philadelphia 76ers faced off in the match, Miami Heat defeated their opponent 99-82.
Leaving the field in defeat after a five-match break, Philadelphia’s James Harden did not play, while the other star of the team, Joel Embiid, had a double-double with 22 points and 15 rebounds.
Furkan Korkmaz played with 2 points and 4 rebounds while playing for 22 minutes in the guest team. Tobias Harris had 16 points and Tyrese Maxey had 17 points for Philadelphia.
Tyler Hero and Jimmy Butler scored 21 points for the Miami Heat, which had their 43rd win of the season. Caleb Martin played an important role in the victory with 14 points and Gabe Vincent with 16 points for the home team. Ömer Faruk Yurtseven finished the game with 1 rebound in Miami.
Here are the other results of the night in the NBA:
Dallas Mavericks v Sacramento Kings: 114-113
Charlotte Hornets v San Antonio Spurs: 123-117
Memphis Grizzlies-Orlando Magic124-96
Minnesota Timberwolves-Portland Trail Blazers: 135-121