Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is no stranger to the basketball history archives, yet even in his 21st season in the NBA, James continues to set new personal records.
Following a 120-115 victory versus the San Antonio Spurs, 39-year-old LeBron James has officially recorded his fourth consecutive triple-double performance, initiating his longest triple-double streak in career history.
James finished tonight’s game with 15 points (6/12 FG, 1/4 3FG, 2/4 FT), 16 rebounds, and 12 assists.
LeBron James Achieves First Career Four-Game Triple-Double Streak
The Lakers forward has achieved the coveted triple-double performance numerous times in his lengthy career, his most recent coming from the Lakers’s 128-123 win over the Memphis Grizzlies just days prior to tonight’s game.
However, never in his career has LeBron James recorded four triple-doubles in a row until tonight with an inbound ball to Austin Reaves marking the superstar’s tenth assist of the night.
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With this victory against the Spurs, the Lakers secured their first win in this year’s Emirates NBA In-Season Tournament. LeBron James was just one of multiple star performers in tonight’s performance, once again showing the importance of collective effort and rigid perseverance in these games.
Los Angeles Lakers Superstar Duo Continues To Show Out
James commended fellow Lakers superstar Anthony Davis for pulling his weight and finishing the night with an astounding 40 points (14/26 FG, 2/4 3FG, 10/12 FT), 12 rebounds, and two assists. Often claimed by fans and media as one of the most dominant duos currently in the league, the 39-year-old veteran spoke on just how much of a leader Davis has become to the Lakers.
“We lean on AD every night,” James stated, “the ball goes to him not only (as) the first option but the second option. … It’s our job to get him the ball. … He’s been a beast this year.”
The Los Angeles Lakers are currently on a four-game winning streak and will look to make it five on Saturday versus the New Orleans Pelicans before returning home to Los Angeles and continuing their campaign for back-to-back NBA Cup titles versus the Utah Jazz on Tuesday.