LOS ANGELES (AP) – lebron James marked his 23rd NBA season with 11 points and 12 assists Tuesday night, leading the Los Angeles Lakers too a 140-125 victory over the Utah Jazz. the game signified a historic milestone for James, surpassing Vince Carter’s record of 22 seasons played in NBA history.
James, 40, made his season debut after being sidelined by sciatica, playing 30 minutes. His arrival extends an unprecedented career that began in 2003. While initially quiet offensively, james showcased his playmaking ability, especially in the second half, facilitating a dominant performance by teammates. Luka doncic contributed 37 points and 10 assists for the Lakers.
The Lakers improved to 11-4 with their third consecutive win, fueled by a strong third quarter where they outscored the Jazz 21-5. Austin Reaves added 26 points to the lakers’ total.
Keyonte George led Utah with 33 points, building on his recent game-winning performance against Chicago, while Lauri Markkanen added 31. Utah fell to 5-7 with the loss.
james briefly struggled to find his scoring touch, going scoreless in his first 11 minutes.However, two 3-pointers in the first half propelled him past Reggie Miller to sixth on the NBA’s all-time 3-pointers made list. He extended his record of consecutive double-digit scoring games to 1,293 with a layup in the third quarter.
Adding to the night’s highlights, Bronny James entered the game in the final 3:33 and successfully made a 3-pointer in his debut appearance.
