LeBron James Made NBA History In Grizzlies-Lakers Game

LeBron James made NBA history during Game 4.

On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Memphis Grizzlies in California for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series. 

The game was an absolute thriller, and the Lakers won by a score of 117-111 in overtime. 

Therefore, they now have a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. 

Four-time NBA Champion LeBron James finished the game with 22 points, 20 rebounds, seven assists and two blocks in 45 minutes of playing time. 

According to StatMuse, the 38-year-old made NBA history with his stat line. 

Via StatMuse: "The oldest player in NBA history with a 15/15/5 playoff game."

The oldest player in NBA history with a 15/15/5 playoff game. pic.twitter.com/hoLOXn4jlZ

— StatMuse (@statmuse) April 25, 2023

He is also the oldest player to record 20 points and 20 rebounds in a playoff game. 

Via The NBA: "LeBron James (38 years, 115 days old) becomes the oldest player in NBA history to record 20+ points and 20+ rebounds in a Playoff Game. 

Wilt Chamberlain (36 years, 262 days old) set the previous record on May 10, 1973." 

LeBron James (38 years, 115 days old) becomes the oldest player in NBA history to record 20+ points and 20+ rebounds in a Playoff Game.

Wilt Chamberlain (36 years, 262 days old) set the previous record on May 10, 1973. #PLAYOFFMODE pic.twitter.com/3FO4jxSuTl

— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2023

James is in his 20th season in the league (his fifth playing for the Lakers) and still remains among the top ten players in the NBA.  

He finished the regular season with exceptional averages of 28.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists per contest while shooting 50.0% from the field. 

The Lakers trailed 97-90 with less than five minutes left in the fourth quarter, but D'Angelo Russell made three three-pointers in a row, which shifted the momentum. 

James later tied up the game with less than one second left to force overtime. 

LEBRON JAMES TIES IT IN THE FINAL MOMENTS.

MEM/LAL HEADING TO OVERTIME ON TNT 🗣 pic.twitter.com/mSagnUs8NM

— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2023

Game 5 will be played in Memphis on Wednesday night (if there is a Game 6, they will return to Los Angeles on Friday). 

Whoever wins the series will advance to the second round and face off against either the Golden State Warriors or Sacramento Kings. 

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