On Thursday night in the NBA, LeBron James etched his name into the record books as the oldest player in league history to record a triple‑double, powering the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124‑104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
At 41 years and 44 days old, James finished with 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, leading the Lakers into the All‑Star break on a high note.
The Lakers built control in the third quarter with a decisive 13‑2 run and never looked back, with strong contributions from Rui Hachimura (21 points), Austin Reaves (18) and Jaxson Hayes (16) to support James’ historic night.
The Mavericks, enduring their ninth straight loss, were hampered by the absence of stars Luka Dončić and Cooper Flagg, leaving scoring efforts to Naji Marshall and Max Christie, who each put up 19 points.
Elsewhere, the Portland Trail Blazers delivered an emphatic performance in Salt Lake City, defeating the Utah Jazz 135‑119. Jrue Holiday led the way with 31 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, while standout forward Donovan Clingan posted a near triple‑double with 23 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists.
Despite roster limitations and injuries impacting both teams, Portland’s balanced attack and third‑quarter surge proved decisive, as seven Blazers scored in double figures to secure one of their best wins this season.
These notable results highlighted the final slate of games before the All‑Star break, with James’ historic milestone and Portland’s dynamic outing standing out as key moments from the overnight NBA action. Teams will now pause before resuming their pushes toward the playoffs in the second half of the season.
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