James showed the third best shooting performance of his career and only five points behind his maximum, which he recorded in 2014 against Charlotte in the Miami jersey. At the same time, he became the first player in the history of the league to score at least 50 points both after reaching the age of 35 and before his 21st birthday. In addition, the Lakers finally won this time.
“It’s funny that the club staff caught me right after the match and asked how I felt after I scored 56 points. I told them first that I didn’t care at all, I’m just happy that we won. Of course, but I’m happy, I felt pretty good, “James said.
The star player hit 19 of the 31 shots from the field, including six threes out of 11, missed the only one out of 13 sixes and also added three assists. In addition, he jumped Karel Malone in second place in the league’s number of minutes played in the league, including the playoffs – he is now losing about 3,500 minutes to the first Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. During the first half, James hit his elbow painfully, but still played for over 38 minutes.
Dallas confirmed his excellent form and even without Luka Dončič, who was given time off with a toe on his leg, he defeated Sacramento 114: 113. At the same time, he lost by 14 points at the half and was also behind the 19th. The Slovenian quarterback was well represented by Spencer Dinwiddie, the recent reinforcement from Washington took care of 36 points and also seven assists. Jalen Brunson added another 23 points, including the winning basket at 114: 111.
“The players finally got into the rhythm and left everything on the field, but we want Luka to be back. Maybe on Monday,” coach Jason Kidd wished. The personal record of player De’Aaron Fox, who scored 44 points, did not help Sacramento either.
In the duel of the best teams of the Eastern Conference at home, Miami defeated weakened Philadelphia 99:82 relatively easily and has already had a lead of four victories. They defended the heat after a great fourth part, in which they allowed their opponents to score only 14 points. “Great job, we’re happy. And we’ll be even better,” said Tyler Herro, who scored 21 points, as did Jimmy Butler. The best Sixers player, who was not represented by the resting James Harden, was Joel Embiid with 22 points and 15 rebounds. The guests hit only seven of the 41 threes.
| NBA results |
|---|
| Charlotte – San Antonio 123:117, |
| Dallas – Sacramento 114:113, |
| LA Lakers – Golden State 124:116, |
| Memphis – Orlando 124:96, |
| Miami – Philadelphia 99:82, |
| Minnesota – Portland 135:121. |
