LeBron James is close to 40,000 points scored in the regular season, a threshold that no player has ever surpassed.
The "King" of the Los Angeles Lakers scored 31 points in the victory against the Washington Wizards after overtime (134-131) and now has 39,991 points.
In the midst of his 21st season in the NBA, the 39-year-old champion has an excellent chance of exceeding 40,000 on Saturday during a gala clash broadcast on a national channel against the defending champions from Denver.
LeBron James broke the regular season points record in February 2023 by surpassing legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 38,390.
Stephen Curry scored 31 points helping his Golden State Warriors dominate the New York Knicks (110-99).
Final blow for the San Antonio Spurs who achieved a prestigious home success against Oklahoma City (132-118).
Almost four weeks after the last home game at the Frost Bank Center, San Antonio (last in the West with 12 wins and 48 losses), offered a magnificent success to its fans against the Thunder, second in the same conference and candidate for a good finish to the play-offs.
Victor Wembanyama totaled 28 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 blocks.
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