LeBron’s record night tows Lakers past Blazers

MANILA, Philippines – LeBron James unleashed 44 points to move up to 5th spot in the NBA’s all-time scoring list as the Los Angeles Lakers downed the Portland Trail Blazers, 126-117, for their fourth straight win on Wednesday, November 14 (Thursday, November 15, Manila time) at the Staples Center.

James – who finished just an assist-shy of a triple-double after also tallying 10 rebounds and 9 dimes – amassed 31,420 points to surpass Lakers legend Wilt Chamberlain (31.419) in the league’s all-time scoring leaders.

Playing his most impressive game yet as a Laker, James unloaded 28 points in the second half and got past Chamberlain on a three-point play with 3:55 minutes left in the game. 

JaVale McGee also delivered 20 points and Brandon Ingram scored 17 in the Lakers’ sixth win in 7 games to improve to an 8-6 record.

LBJ AND-1 to give him 44 PTS! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/u6tYTIE7f1

— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2018

Damian Lillard paced the Blazers with 31 points and 11 assists and CJ McCollum also had 23 points. 

The Blazers fired 9 three-pointers in the first half and led by 13 in the 2nd quarter before James fueled a 27-10 outburst to tow the Lakers to a 59-55 halftime advantage.

Portland slipped to a 10-4 record. 

The BLOCK… the FINISH!

LeBron is doing it all at Staples Center!

27 PTS, 9 AST, 9 REB for King James!#LakeShow on @ESPNNBA pic.twitter.com/h7SZZGhVDK

— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2018

– Rappler.com