LeBron James Made NBA History In Lakers-Warriors Game

LeBron James made NBA history against the Warriors.

Dec 10, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) are swarmed by media after the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

LeBron James is always in one of the marquee NBA matchups on Christmas.

On Wednesday, he helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 115-113 victory over Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors.

The four-time MVP finished with 31 points, four rebounds, ten assists, two steals and one block while shooting 12/22 from the field and 2/4 from the three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.

Via Joe Pompliano: "The NBA says yesterday was its most-watched Christmas Day in five years.

• Viewership up 84% from 2023
• 5.25 million average viewers per game

The most-watched game of the day was the Lakers vs. Warriors at 7.76 million viewers."

The NBA says yesterday was its most-watched Christmas Day in five years.

• Viewership up 84% from 2023
• 5.25 million average viewers per game

The most-watched game of the day was the Lakers vs. Warriors at 7.76 million viewers. pic.twitter.com/BGn1EQhkDo

— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) December 26, 2024

James also made NBA history by moving ahead of Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade for first on the all-time Christmas wins list.

Via The NBA: "Congrats to @KingJames of the @Lakers for moving into FIRST all-time in wins on Christmas Day!"

Congrats to @KingJames of the @Lakers for moving into FIRST all-time in wins on Christmas Day! pic.twitter.com/SJ0ZjSUlOS

— NBA (@NBA) December 26, 2024

James is averaging 23.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 9.0 assists per contest while shooting 49.6% from the field and 35.7% from the three-point range in 28 games.

Via StatMuse on Wednesday: "LeBron tonight:

31 PTS
10 AST
2 STL

11-8 on Christmas."

LeBron tonight:

31 PTS
10 AST
2 STL

11-8 on Christmas. pic.twitter.com/PKdM1Yz58Q

— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 26, 2024

The Lakers will now play the Sacramento Kings on Saturday (at home).

They will look to go for the season sweep, as they are 3-0 against the Kings so far.

LeBron James when asked what is still great about the NBA today: “LeBron and Steph”

Austin Reaves, off camera: “Great f—ing answer” pic.twitter.com/tUJLglDpbf

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) December 26, 2024

James is in his 22nd NBA season (seventh with the Lakers).

He has also spent time with the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers.