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In the NBA, Melbourne rejoices: "In the mode of God"

The Lakers star exploded with 43 points and became a contender for a title he has not won in 9 years: "I'm just trying to be young in a youth game."

And also: all the numbers

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01/01/2022

Saturday, 01 January 2022, 08:31 Updated: 09:06

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A day after reaching the "extreme" age of 37, LeBron James recorded this morning (Saturday) one of the greatest games of his glorious and long career.

After recording six straight games with at least 30 points but not always being able to lead his team to victory, the Lakers star exploded on Portland with a season-high 43 points in just 29 minutes in a 106: 139 crushing over Portland.

LeBron, who played in the center position due to the absence of Anthony Davis, reached 27 points even before the half and also added 14 rebounds and 4 assists before being replaced to the applause of the crowd at Staples Center.

By the way, with all the records LeBron has broken in his career, no player so far has scored at least 40 points, taken 10 rebounds and scored five threes in less than 30 minutes.

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LeBron James (Photo: Reuters)

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Across the NBA they were delighted with LeBron's truly rare performance, even in his own terms.

"He's a player from another planet," the Lakers' Twitter account read.

Journalist Dave Schilling tweeted: "He's in the mode of God."

LeBron's excellent ability, not only in this morning's game, also rekindled the debate over whether LeBron should be nominated for an MVP, nine years after winning that title for the last time.

In the post-match campaign, LeBron James was asked how he maintains such ability at his advanced age, and replied: “I do not feel like I have been in this league for 19 years.

I always prepare my body, I keep my focus and try to stay young in a game of young people. "I want to be effective in every game, every night."

Join a prestigious list.

Williams vs. Morning (Photo: GettyImages, Maddie Malhotra)

Robert Williams in concert

The Boston Celtics reached the final game of 2021 with negative momentum. The Greens lost three consecutive games, including a fall off the arc against the Clippers, and lost their star Jason Taitum who entered the Corona Protocol. However, tonight (Friday) the Celtics actually surprised with a 108: 123 victory over the Phoenix Suns, when a surprising player - Robert Williams - took over the role of hero. The Greens' opening chin provided the first triple-double of his career, with 10 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. He also added five blocks, two steals and remained perfect from the field (5/5).

"I like the direction we are going," said the 24-year-old chin, who thanked our coach Ima Yudoka for the trust: "He believes in me very much, I am grateful that he pushes me every day. "I'm more than happy with that."

Williams is the first Celtics player to record a triple-double this season, and the second chin in the entire league to do so this year, with the first being incumbent MVP, Nikola Jokic.

By the way, Williams and Yukic are also members of another prestigious list.

The chins are two of only five players in NBA history to record a triple-double with 100% from the field, with alongside them on the list are Wilt Chamberlain, Russell Westbrook and Raymond Green.

Finish the year in good taste.

Richardson (Photo: GettyImages, Maddie Malhotra)

And speaking of percentages from the field, it is impossible to ignore the Celtics' fall display in the previous game against the Clippers.

The Greens suffered a 91:82 loss at home to the rival from City of Angels, on an evening in which they scored just four threes out of 42 attempts, the second worst figure ever for a team that throws over 40 threes.

Tonight it looks much better with 10 of 27 off the arc and 54.2% from the field.

Team coach Ima Yuduka said: "We need to open a new page and have a short memory. Today we scored well from the field."

Of the eight Boston players who participated, seven of them contributed a double-digit amount of points.

Josh Richardson, who came off the bench and scored 19 points, said at the end: "We need to keep the ball. Phoenix are a good team and they increased the pressure, but we wanted to send our fans to the new year with good taste in our mouths. We proved nothing, should have balance It's better to put together a few wins and maybe prove something in the playoffs. "

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