On January 3, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season continued. In a battle that just ended in the Western Focus, 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 can win today, inseparable from James's contribution to both ends of the game. James played 39 minutes and 13 seconds today, ranking first in the game in playing time, shooting 7 of 15, including 3 of 9 three-pointers and 9 of 12 free throws, totaling 26 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 1 block, plus or minus +9!
In the crucial final finale, due to the back-and-forth offensive and defensive transition between the two sides, James held his knees during the timeout and kept breathing heavily and did not get up for a long time. Perhaps only at this moment can people realize that he is already a 37-year-old veteran.
It is worth mentioning that James' consecutive 30+ record was terminated today. In this regard, the US media StatMuse joked: "James's 30+ consecutive games are fixed in 7 games, it is obvious that he is old, maybe he should consider retiring." ”
Apparently, StatMuse was making fun of it. It should be noted that James, who has entered the 19th season of his career, has created the highest number in recent years. Specifically:
1. Average 28.5 points per game, the highest since 2010; 2. Shooting percentage of 52.3%, the highest since 2018;
3. The three-point shooting rate is 37.4%, the highest since 2014;
4. The average shot is 20.2 times per game, the highest since 2008;
5. Averaged 1.8 steals per game, the highest since 2012;
6. The average number of blocks per game is 1.1, the highest since 2009.
So far this season, James has averaged 36.8 minutes per game, ranking 3rd in the league and averaging 28.6 points per game, 2nd in the league. He also averaged 6.6 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.1 blocks per game, and as a 37-year-old veteran, he is admirable enough!