LeBron James Has Historic Performance In Lakers-Spurs Game

LeBron James made NBA history during Friday's game.

Nov 15, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks to pass the ball while defended by San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) during the first half during the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images / Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 120-115 in Texas.

LeBron James finished the victory with 15 points, 16 rebounds, 12 assists and one steal while shooting 6/12 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.

Final 📊

AD: 40 pts, 12 reb, 2 blk
AR: 19 pts, 6 ast
Bron: 15 pts, 16 reb, 12 ast
Dalton: 14 pts
DLo: 13 pts, 6 ast, 3 stl
Max: 11 pts, 2 stl pic.twitter.com/WmuoxQx0R4

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 16, 2024

James has now had four straight games with a triple-double, which makes NBA history in several different ways.

Via StatMamba: "LeBron James is the oldest player in NBA history to record four consecutive triple-doubles.

The longest streak of his career."

LeBron James is the oldest player in NBA history to record four consecutive triple-doubles.

The longest streak of his career. pic.twitter.com/jUZK6nPsfh

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) November 16, 2024

Via StatMamba: "LeBron James is the first forward in NBA history to have 4 straight triple-doubles."

LeBron James is the first forward in NBA history to have 4 straight triple-doubles. pic.twitter.com/nC9G7PRpYR

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) November 16, 2024

James will turn 40 next month, but he still remains one of the elite players in the NBA.

The four-time NBA Champion is averaging 23.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 9.6 assists per contest while shooting 52.3% from the field and 44.6% from the three-point range in 12 games.

Yessir! pic.twitter.com/FxFudtsl8S

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 16, 2024

With the victory, the Lakers improved to 8-4 in their first 12 games, which has them as the sixth seed in the Western Conference.

They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak.

Following San Antonio, the Lakers will now visit Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday evening in New Orleans.

Final: Lakers 120, Spurs 115

LA improves to 8-4. They’re 7-0 in the NBA Cup dating back to last season. LeBron had his fourth straight triple-double (15-16-12). AD had 40 and 12. AR had 19. Knecht had 14. DLo had 13. Christie had 11.

Up next: tomorrow in New Orleans.

— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) November 16, 2024

As for the Spurs, they are now 6-7 in their first 13 games, which has them as the tenth seed in the Western Conference.

The loss snapped a two-game winning streak.

Following the Lakers, the Spurs will host the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.