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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with Magic Johnson after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
The Lakers blew out the Warriors, winning by a score of 129-101.
LeBron James finished his night with 22 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and one steal while shooting 7/13 from the field and 4/6 from three-point range in 28 minutes of playing time.
LeBron James Made Los Angeles Lakers History
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. N (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
In addition to his strong night, James also made Lakers history.
Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI wrote: “Per Lakers: With his second 3-pointer tonight at Golden State, LeBron James reached 1,000 3-pointers as a Laker, joining Kobe Bryant (1,827) as the only players in franchise history to hit the mark. 1. Kobe Bryant (1,827) 2. LeBron James (1,000) 3. Derek Fisher (846)”
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket on Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center on February 28, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
At 41, James continues to pile up accolades, as he is still one of the elite players in the NBA.
The four-time NBA Champion came into play with averages of 21.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 49.8% from the field and 29.9% from three-point range in 40 games.
StatMuse wrote: “LeBron vs Golden State: 22 PTS 7 REB 9 AST +26 Only scored 2 PTS in the second half.”
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a three-point shot over Gui Santos #15 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center on February 28, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Looking Ahead For The Los Angeles Lakers
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 14: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Team USA Stripes speaks at a press conference before the 75th NBA All-Star game at Intuit Dome on February 15, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The Lakers improved to 35-24 record in 59 games, which has them as the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
Their victory snapped a three-game losing streak.
Following the Warriors, the Lakers will play their next game on Sunday when they return home to host the Sacramento Kings in Los Angeles.
James is in his eighth season playing for Los Angeles (and 23rd as a pro).
Dan Woike of The Athletic wrote: “Lakers snap a three-game losing streak by blowing out the Warriors 129-101. Luka with 26, LeBron with 20 of his 22 in the first half. Reaves with 18 on 7/11 shooting. Light minutes for all three.”
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Al Horford #20 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center on February 28, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The Warriors dropped to 31-29 in 60 games, which has them as the eighth seed.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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