On January 3, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season is in full swing. In today's Western Focus battle, the Lakers hosted the Timberwolves' challenge. After 48 minutes of fierce competition, the Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 108:103 to achieve two consecutive wins, and the record became 19-19, and the winning percentage returned to 50%!
The Lakers were able to win today, and James is undoubtedly the biggest contributor. Throughout the game, James played 39 minutes, shooting 7-of-15, including 3-of-9 from three-point range and 9-of-12 from the free throw line, totaling 26 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 1 block, plus or minus +9! When James stood on the free throw line, the Lakers fans on the scene shouted MVP!
In the first quarter, James did not shoot much, with 7 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist on 2-of-3 shooting, and he quickly hit the first three-pointer of the game. In the second quarter, James still only had three shots to hit two goals, but this season James gave 3 assists. Toward the end of the first half, James hit a three-pointer and the Lakers led the Timberwolves 57-54.
In the third quarter, the Timberwolves played back, and they quickly turned the score back. It was James who stood up again, he not only had outside hits in this game, but also played hard under the basket, but also caused killing to stand on the free throw line, cut 8 points and 3 assists in a single quarter, and helped the Lakers through the crisis.
In the crucial final final showdown, James first shot and then caused two foul shots. In the final moments of the game, the Lakers led by 5 points, and in the Timberwolves' offense, James forced Edwards to make a mistake, winning a valuable offensive round for the team, and finally the Lakers won steadily.
In today's game, James created two major milestones.
1. It was James' 1336th regular season game of his career, surpassing Gary Payton (1335) to 16th in NBA history!
2. After hitting his seventh personal free throw of the game, James reached 7696 career regular season free throws, surpassing "Big O" Robertson (7694) and rising to 4th in NBA history.
As a 37-year-old veteran, James is still able to carry the team on his shoulders. The Lakers have encountered a lot of trouble now, but in key games and moments, James is still the most trustworthy person. According to the schedule, the Lakers will next face the Kings at home on January 5, and they will strive to win three consecutive games.