Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the first player to score a combined 50,000 points in regular-season and playoff games when he made a first-quarter 3-pointer during a home game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.
James, who became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer in regular-season games in 2023, entered the Tuesday game with 41,837 regular-season points and 8,162 points in the regular season — both all-time records.
Only two other players have at least 40,000 combined points: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (44,149) and Karl Malone (41,689).
James’s milestone-setting 3-pointer from the left wing came with 8:34 remaining in the opening period off a pass from Luka Doncic.
Los Angeles entered the game 16-3 since Jan. 21 and 6-2 in games that Doncic had played after he was acquired from the Dallas Mavericks at the trade deadline last month.
James was just selected the NBA Player of the Month for February after averaging 29.3 points, 10.5 rebounds and 6.9 assists in 11 games.
In 22 career seasons, James has averaged 27.0 regular-season points with 7.5 rebounds and 7.4 assists in 1,547 games. He is a four-time Most Valuable Player and four-time NBA champion.
–Field Level Media
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns has been treated for injuries he suffered in the NBA playoffs, including ligament damage to his left finger and a bruised left knee, ESPN…
Erica Wheeler came off the bench with 11 second-half points to lead the Seattle Storm in an 83-77 win over the Dallas Wings on Tuesday in Seattle. Gabby Williams led…
Napheesa Collier notched a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds as the Minnesota Lynx cruised to an 88-65 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night in Minneapolis. Natisha…
Storm rally past Wings to end losing skid
Napheesa Collier notches fourth straight double-double as Lynx handle Mercury
Fever dominate from 3-point range to tame Mystics
Pacers flight diverted from Oklahoma City after tornado warning
Field Level Media - Professional sports content solutions | FLM
