LeBron James unleashed the madness at Staples Center by recording 56 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 124-116 win over the Golden State Warriors.
‘El Rey’ had another historic night by becoming the fourth player 37 or older with a game of at least 50 points, joining Jamal Crawford, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.
According to ESPN Stats & Info research, five years ago, LeBron became the oldest player to record 55 points and 10 rebounds in a game. He himself restored his mark on Saturday night against San Francisco, however, this is not the first time that James has contributed half a hundred points in the same game. In his career, he already has 5 nights of more than 55 points for three different teams.
In 2014 he made 61 missing Bobcats; 2017, 57 to the Wizards; on Saturday 56 to the Warriors and in 2005 he also collaborated with 56 against the Raptors.
The forward finished the night with 19-31 from the field, 6-11 from the arc and 12-13 from the free throw line; In addition, he put up 3 assists and grabbed 10 rebounds.
