Overview
- James posted 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in the Lakers’ 124-104 victory, securing the 10th board with just over two minutes left.
- At 41 years and 44 days, he surpassed Karl Malone’s previous oldest-triple-double mark and recorded his 123rd in the regular season, fifth-most all time.
- The Lakers played without Luka Dončić for a fourth straight game due to a hamstring strain, and head coach JJ Redick said he expects Dončić back after the break.
- Despite missing 18 games and falling short of the 65-game minimum that ends his 21-year All-NBA streak, James was selected to his 22nd All-Star Game.
- Redick lauded James’ daily professionalism at age 41, and James said his longevity hinges on staying in love with the process as Los Angeles enters the break in the West playoff mix.