In a historic matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers made headlines by breaking Michael Jordan’s long-standing record for the most 30-point games in NBA history. With an impressive performance that saw him score 30 points, James now holds the coveted record, tallying a remarkable 1,073 games with at least 30 points. This milestone occurred during a dominant Lakers victory, where they defeated the Hawks 119-102 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta. Lakers head coach Darvin Ham praised James, stating, ‘He continues to amaze us all with his ability to perform at such a high level even in his 21st season.’
The game also featured standout contributions from Lakers players, including Anthony Davis, who chipped in with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Despite the loss, Hawks’ head coach Quin Snyder emphasized the need for his team’s improvement on defense, saying, ‘We have to figure out how to be more disciplined and communicate better on the defensive end.’
As LeBron continues to defy age and expectations, he now not only stands alone at the top of the 30-point game leaderboard but also further cements his legacy as one of basketball’s greatest players, surpassing Jordan’s previous record of 1,072 games.
