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As a result of his 26 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 112-111 win over the Indiana Pacers, LeBron James is now just 63 points away from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time NBA scoring record.
In addition to his 31 points, he dished out seven rebounds and seven assists. Teammate Anthony Davis had a game-high 31 points and 14 rebounds.
On his performance tonight, James said that he understood there was a need for more on the interior. In the fourth quarter, it felt like we were attacking, and we needed some rebounds and baskets.”
In a crowded Western Conference, the Lakers have now won two straight games to try to get back into playoff contention.
A benchmark set by Abdul-Jabbar 36 years ago, James has 38,325 points to Abdul-Jabbar’s 38,387 points.
“I believe it’s one of the greatest records in sports in general.” “I believe it’s on par with the home run record in baseball.”
It is one of those records that you just don’t think will be broken. Then you end up seeing guys like … when Hank Aaron had the record for so long, you saw the likes of Sammy [Sosa] and Mark McGwire climb it. You think, ‘Oh, man it is possible for this to happen.
As you started to really watch it and pay attention to it, you began thinking, ‘They have a great chance to knock it out every single time.’ I enjoyed watching those guys go up to bat and chase the ball as a sportsperson.”
A clutch three by James gave the Lakers the lead with less than two and a half minutes to play in the fourth quarter.
It was a controversial decision for many fans given Davis’s performances so far when he has been healthy this season, but the center played another stellar game the day after he learned he wouldn’t make an All-Star team in 2023.
In contrast, the Pacers continued their slide down the Eastern Conference standings with a fourth consecutive loss. After several weeks out due to injury, Tyrese Haliburton returned on Thursday to bolster their offense.
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Source: Omanghana.com/SP
