LeBron James sets NBA Christmas Day record in Los Angeles Lakers win
LeBron James recorded a historic win on Christmas Day as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-113 in San Francisco.
Austin Reeves’ layup with one second left sealed the win, and the 39-year-old became the first in NBA history to record his 11th win in 19 games on Dec. 25. Leading figure.
Lakers clinched victory despite losing big man Anthony Davis to left ankle sprain eight minutes into game
“Without AD, the game is always difficult, so I think our job is harder and we have to do more,” said James, who ultimately scored 31 points.
“Everyone has to put in the effort, especially on the defensive end, because AD is our backbone. I think guys do a good job of playing against each other and getting where we want to get to offensively, but also being able to put our best foot forward and be able to “It’s a very good offensive team to stop the opponent in time. “
Despite Davis’ absence, the Lakers controlled most of the game but fell into a panic at the end.
With the Warriors leading 109-100 with 1:30 left, Stephen Curry scored eight points for the Warriors in a 13-4 run that included hits with 12.2 and 7.6 seconds left. Two three-pointers tied the score.
But Reeves broke through the basket and scored 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to score the winning goal, while Curry scored a game-high 38 points, including 8 three-pointers, tying the NBA Christmas game record.
Elsewhere, Victor Wembanyama scored 42 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks in his Christmas Day debut, but his efforts were in vain as the San Antonio Spurs lost 117-114 New York Knicks.
Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, becoming the Knicks’ second-highest scorer on Christmas Day behind Bernard King’s 60 in 1984 point.
Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and Minnesota beat Dallas, 105-99, who missed the second half after suffering a calf strain late in the second quarter.
