New York – – lebron james He would soon become the NBA’s top scorer, but that wasn’t his focus.
He’s also one of the game’s leading passers, and I’m really proud of him for combining the two (perhaps better than anyone so far).
“In no way did I get to this point in my career given the record or the number of points I have,” James said. “I just play the game the right way. I go into the game every night aiming to be just three threats: scoring, rebounding, assisting, defending, and making sure chips fall everywhere.” .”
James moved within 89 points before breaking his career scoring record and moved up to fourth on the assists list. los angeles lakers beat the new york knicks 129-123 overtime on a Tuesday night.
James had 28 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for a career total of 38,299 points. Kareem Abdul Jabbar is the leader with 38,387.
But James’ games are always more than scoring, and he proved that again on Tuesday. Denise Schroeder For the 3-pointer that tied the score 118-118 with 3:13 remaining, he grabbed his 10th rebound in the second half of overtime to take a 127-121 lead with 19 seconds remaining.
“He’s just doing it,” Lakers coach Durbin Ham said. I’m at the top.”
James moved up to fourth in assists ahead of Mark Jackson and Steve Nash in his first game in three years at Madison Square Garden.
Anthony Davis The Lakers added 27 points and 9 rebounds. James and Davis lost in Brooklyn on Monday.
Jalen Brunson scored 37 points, Julius Randle The Knicks had 23 points and 12 rebounds. The Knicks went 7-for-34 from a 3-point range, losing their second straight.
“We’re scoring a lot, but that’s not our problem,” Knicks manager Tom Thibodeau said.
James was furious after the Lakers lost their final game in overtime in Boston on Saturday.
The Lakers then listed an ankle injury, but he sat out Monday when Ham said it was a sore left foot. They listed him as questionable to play in the morning, and he upgraded James available after he performed well during pre-game training.
He was injured two years ago and spent last season in Detroit. Isaiah Stewart On his face (on his expression. His last game here was on January 22, 2000, just days away from overtaking Kobe Bryant for third on the all-time scoring list.
Abdul-Jabbar is the only one to catch now, and this could happen within the next 10 days. James said he doesn’t feel heavy when approached.
“I’m not going anywhere. I’m going to be in this league for at least a few more years,” he said. “That’s why I do it, so it’s not heavy at all.”
The game was tied at 90 before James fed Troy Brown Jr.Scored a 3-pointer on his eighth assist, Thomas Bryant dunks moved him ahead of Jackson, then Nash for fourth in assists. His assists count he has 10,338.
James has always called MSG one of his favorite places, and this visit drew a packed crowd that included celebrities such as Michael J. Fox, Michael B. Jordan, Emma Stone and Chris Rock. Fans filled the seats in the lower arena just to watch James warm up.
He threw an airball as part of a 2-for-8 start in the second quarter, but after making the final two shots of the half, Schroeder threw a pass he lifted from halfcourt to beat the buzzer and score 53. cut into 52 at halftime.
recently acquired Rui Hachimura The Lakers had 19 points and 9 rebounds. Russell Westbrook He added 17 points and 8 assists, 3 of which were OT.
tip in
Lakers: Patrick Beverley Withdrew due to left knee pain. Hamm said the guard has had some tough defensive matchups lately and they’re just careful to give him a rest.
Knicks: 2nd year G Quentin Grimes He was selected Tuesday to join the Rising Stars of All-Star Weekend. …the Knicks missed his 13 shots or his 15 in the first as the Lakers led 15-5 on him.
next
Lakers: Thursday night in Indiana.
Knicks: Host Miami on Friday night.
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