NBA Fans React To LeBron James' 38-Point Explosion In Trail Blazers-Lakers Game

LeBron James had 38 points against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Dec 21, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after attempting a shot against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images / Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

On Thursday night, LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers (at home).

James exploded for 38 points, three rebounds and eight assists while shooting 15/25 from the field and 7/10 from the three-point range in 36 minutes of playing time.

Via StatMuse: "LeBron tonight:

38 PTS
8 AST
7-10 3P

Ties Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games of all-time."

LeBron tonight:

38 PTS
8 AST
7-10 3P

Ties Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games of all-time. pic.twitter.com/LDzYIRiT1s

— StatMuse (@statmuse) January 3, 2025

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

@BrandonTU22: "Lebron & curry both going for 30 tonite… don’t let a few bad games fool yall they still here"

Lebron & curry both going for 30 tonite… don’t let a few bad games fool yall they still here

— Dub 💤🏴 (@BrandonTU22) January 3, 2025

@BronToAD: "The year is 2025. This is the greatest basketball player of all time. There is nothing else left to say."

The year is 2025. This is the greatest basketball player of all time. There is nothing else left to say.

— 👑🐐 (@BronToAD) January 3, 2025

@the0nlydemi: "lebron is 40 and still carrying this franchise. shout out my boy christie tho"

lebron is 40 and still carrying this franchise. shout out my boy christie tho

— rozier. (@the0nlydemi) January 3, 2025

@CerneyLiam: "Lebron still a top 10 player itl"

Lebron still a top 10 player itl

— Liam Cerney (@CerneyLiam) January 3, 2025

@CarlosYakNBA: "With the shot clock running down LeBron just hit a HUGE 3 to put the Lakers up 110-104 with 52.4 seconds left.

He’s got 36 points on 7 for 10 from 3. He’s 40 btw."

With the shot clock running down LeBron just hit a HUGE 3 to put the Lakers up 110-104 with 52.4 seconds left.

He’s got 36 points on 7 for 10 from 3. He’s 40 btw.

— Carlos Yakimowich (@CarlosYakNBA) January 3, 2025

@BronGotGame: "Idk how he does it pls someone tell me"

Idk how he does it pls someone tell me

— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) January 3, 2025

@LALPrime: "LeBron James tonight:

38 points
8 assists
3 rebounds
60% FG
7-10 3PT

LeBron kicks off 2025 with a massive performance. His 38 points is the 3rd most by a 40 yr old."

LeBron James tonight:

38 points
8 assists
3 rebounds
60% FG
7-10 3PT

LeBron kicks off 2025 with a massive performance. His 38 points is the 3rd most by a 40 yr old. #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/RrACPiymDr

— 𝒦𝒶𝓃𝑒 💜💛🇳🇿 (@LALPrime) January 3, 2025

The Lakers improved to 19-14 in their first 33 games, which has them as the sixth seed in the Western Conference.