The Lakers, worn by imperial LeBron James, who took the opportunity to exceed a certain Michael Jordan in the number of successful career shots, won the shock of the NBA night between them in Dallas, Friday.
In total control of his basketball and his nerves, despite a few words exchanged with the Texan trainer Rick Carlisle, LeBron James delivered a great match to allow the Lakers to impose themselves as boss in Mavericks currently in the hard (129- 114), despite their prodigy Luka Doncic.
Dallas - Los Angeles Lakers (114-129)
Dominant in all areas (35 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists), in the absence of Anthony Davis diminished by a contusion to the sacrum, the "King" largely won his duel with Luka Doncic.
"It means so much to me"
And, since he has become accustomed to writing history, James has therefore paid the luxury of overtaking Michael Jordan in the number of successful shots, with 12,193 against 12,192 for "His Airness". He is now 4th in this ranking behind Wilt Chamberlain (12,681), Karl Malone (13,528) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (15,837).
Congrats to @KingJames of the @Lakers for moving up to 4th on the all-time FIELD GOALS MADE list! #LakeShow @budweiserusa | #LegendaryMoments pic.twitter.com/stnf8ohByE
- NBA (@NBA) January 11, 2020"It means so much to me, every time we associate my name with that of Michael Jordan ...", commented the 35-year-old star, who also became the Laker on Friday, compiling at least 35 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists since Shaquille O'Neal in 2003.
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3-1, this is the assessment that we can already draw up confrontations in the regular season between the Lakers and Dallas, who could well meet again in the play-offs. Meanwhile, with this 7th consecutive success, LA consolidates its dominance in the lead in the West, while Dallas, paying for the absence of Kristaps Porzingis for six games, marks time.