On March 20, Beijing time, the Lakers played against the Wizards in the NBA regular season. The Lakers played well in the first quarter, leading by as many as 16 points at one point and leading 36-26 in the single quarter. In the second quarter, James went completely crazy, hitting three three-pointers in a row, directly equaling Malone's second-highest scoring record in history. James himself was very happy and made a celebratory gesture of gliding.
After returning to the court in the second quarter, James was in full swing. He scored consecutive points on the inside, and then James began a show outside the three-point line. First, tucker threw the pot and hit a three-pointer at 45 degrees on the left. Subsequently, James hit a super long three-pointer at the top of the arc, directly stopping the Wizards.
James himself was also very excited, and he made a gliding celebration at the backcourt. After the timeout returned, James still did not stop scoring, and he hit another dry three-point shot at the left 45 degrees. The goal allowed James to equal Karl Malone and rise to second place in NBA history.
James did not let the record-breaking moment wait too long, and with about 5 minutes left in the second quarter, James scored his 21st point with a no-ball cut. This also allowed James's career total to 36930 points, officially surpassing Malone and enjoying the second place in history.
The Lakers then fouled the game, and when the opponent was on the free throw line, the Wizards gave the camera to James at home. The Lakers bench is already jubilant, and away fans have also stood up and applauded James. James himself raised his arms in greeting to the audience. James was then substituted and celebrated with his teammates.