- LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to reach 50,000 career points across the regular season and playoffs
- The Lakers beat the Pelicans 136-115, led by James with 34 points
- The Lakers secured their seventh consecutive win and now rank second in the Western Conference
Key Takeaways:
LeBron James reached another historic milestone, becoming the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points across the regular season and playoffs. The achievement came during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 136-115 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The 40-year-old star reached the mark in his 22nd NBA season, surpassing the previous standards for longevity in the league. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is second on the all-time list with 44,149 points over 20 seasons.
The first NBA player in the 50K club.
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— Overtime (@overtime) March 5, 2025
LeBron entered the game needing just one point to surpass 50,000 after finishing with а total of 49,999 points in the Lakers’ previous win over the Los Angeles Clippers (108-102) on Sunday. Last night, James was the top scorer for the Lakers with 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Luka Dončić supported him with a double-double of 30 points and 15 assists. For the Pelicans, Zion Williamson led the team with 37 points, but his performance was not enough to avoid defeat.
The Lakers extended their strong form, recording their seventh straight victory and 13th win in the last 15 games. With a 29-21 record, they currently sit second in the Western Conference.