On January 1, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season is in full swing. In today's focus battle, the Lakers' home team ushered in the challenge of the Blazers. After 48 minutes of fierce competition, the Lakers defeated the Blazers, and the record became 18-19.
The Lakers were able to win today, and James is undoubtedly the biggest contributor. James started again as a center today, and throughout the game, James played 29 minutes and 18 seconds, shooting 16-of-26, 5-of-10 from three-point range and 6-of-9 from the free throw line, for a total of 43 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks.
As soon as the game began, James was in full swing. He quickly hit his first three-pointer of the day, followed by three consecutive layups, and James then excitedly inspired the fans. James then quickly hit his second three-pointer of the game, scoring 15 points and seven rebounds in the first quarter alone!
In the second quarter of the game, James's form is still hot. He completed two spectacular dunks, one at the back and one dunking under the basket with Bradley's cover. Interestingly, after completing the dunk, James looked at his wrist and seemed to make a watch-watching gesture. As we all know, this has always been the standard action of lillard, the Blazers' home star.
In the first half of the game alone, James scored 27 points and 10 rebounds. The Lakers official exclaimed: "He's from another planet. ”
James' former teammate, now wizards player Kuzma, wrote: "Do you know how crazy it is for 37-year-old James to play like this? ”
After entering the second half, James remained unstoppable. He scored three consecutive layoffs, including another dunk, with 9 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists on 4-of-6 shooting in a single quarter, and he also contributed two blocks on the defensive end. Arguably dominating the game on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends, the Lakers led by 24 points after the third quarter.
Due to the large lead, James only played in the final quarter, and he quickly caused two fouls to shoot all of them, and then hit his fifth three-pointer of the game, boosting his personal score to 40+!
With such a horrific performance, James today created several miracles, as follows:
1. James made 1335 appearances, equaling Payton and rising to 16th in history;
2. James scored at least 25 points and 10 boards at halftime for the first time in his career, and is also the third Lakers player to have at least 25 points and 10 boards at halftime in the past 25 seasons, the first two being O'Neal and Bynum.
James scored 30+ in seven consecutive games, tied for the second longest career, after he had done it three times in 2005, 2007 and 2013, and his career record of 30+ was set in 10 games in 2006.
James scored 27 points in the first half, his highest halftime score since December 6, 2018, and he scored 29 points in the second half of that game (against the Spurs).
5, 43 points set a new personal scoring record for James this season!
It has to be said that as a 37-year-old veteran, James is still refreshing our understanding of him, and he is still conquering the fans with his super personal ability. According to the schedule, the Lakers will host the Timberwolves on January 3, and they will strive for two consecutive wins!