On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Grizzlies in Memphis.
LeBron James had eight points, one rebound, three assists and one steal while shooting 3/8 from the field and 2/4 from the three-point range in his first 13 minutes of playing time.
He also made NBA history by becoming the first player to ever reach 42,000 career points.
Via The Los Angeles Lakers: “42,000 regular-season points
& counting”
42,000 regular-season points
& counting pic.twitter.com/y8Frpn0Tzj
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 30, 2025
James came into the night with averages of 24.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 8.5 assists per contest while shooting 51.2% from the field and 37.3% from the three-point range in 62 games.
Via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin: “LeBron James has both dunked on and taken a charge from the Grizzlies’ 7-4, 305-pound rookie center Zach Edey in the 1st Q tonight so far.”
LeBron James has both dunked on and taken a charge from the Grizzlies’ 7-4, 305-pound rookie center Zach Edey in the 1st Q tonight so far.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 30, 2025
At 40, James is still among the best 15 players in the NBA, as he has led the Lakers to a 44-29 record in 73 games.
They are currently the fourth seed in the Western Conference (and 2.0 games back of the Denver Nuggets for third).
Via Jovan Buha of The Athletic: “First quarter: Lakers 39, Grizzlies 28
That was an impressive opening frame for LA. Luka leads them with 9 points and 4 assists. He generated a bunch of good looks. AR has 8 points and 3 assists. Gabe Vincent has provided a huge boost off the bench with 9 pts. LeBron has 5 pts.”
First quarter: Lakers 39, Grizzlies 28
That was an impressive opening frame for LA. Luka leads them with 9 points and 4 assists. He generated a bunch of good looks. AR has 8 points and 3 assists. Gabe Vincent has provided a huge boost off the bench with 9 pts. LeBron has 5 pts.
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) March 30, 2025
Following Memphis, the Lakers will play their next game on Monday night when they host the Houston Rockets in Los Angeles.
