The trade talk about Anthony Davis and Luka Dončić has been making waves, especially since many Lakers fans are used to seeing the team play with AD. For a while, all the attention was on AD.
But LeBron James couldn’t let AD have the spotlight for too long. In the Lakers’ recent win against the Warriors, LeBron scored his season-high 40 points, bringing the spotlight back to him. His standout performance also had an impact on NBA odds by FanDuel, as bettors closely follow his stats and influence on the game.
Before the Thursday night game, the Warriors also made news with their surprising trade for Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. However, Butler couldn’t help the Warriors much in this game since he’s still adjusting to his new team.
Meanwhile, the Lakers were on fire against Curry’s team. They dominated from the start, leading by 20 points at halftime. LeBron James had an amazing first half, scoring 23 points.
LeBron James tonight:
— 𝒦𝒶𝓃𝑒 💜💛🇳🇿 (@LALPrime) February 7, 2025
42 points
17 rebounds
8 assists
1 steal
1 block
Historic night for LeBron as the Lakers are now 30-19 and riding a 4 game win streak. #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/10gMmckDDL
He hit five points in the first quarter and 18 in the second, including four three-pointers. Even though Curry scored a massive 37 points in an attempt to lead a comeback, the Lakers stayed calm and won 120-112.
It was an exciting game with both NBA stars performing at their best. Curry scored 37, and LeBron scored 42 points, thrilling fans who loved seeing these rivals push their limits. In the end, LeBron stole the spotlight, joining Michael Jordan in an exclusive part of NBA history.
LeBron James makes history in Lakers’ win over Warriors
LeBron James scored 42 points in a game against Stephen Curry and the Warriors, leaving fans in awe, especially considering he’s 40 years old. But LeBron is no stranger to making history, and this incredible feat will be remembered for years to come.
LeBron James drops 42 at 40! 🏀🔥 The Lakers’ star leads his team to a 120-112 win over the Warriors, becoming the oldest player in NBA history to score 40+ in a game! 👑🐐 Surpassing MJ, rewriting history.#Playcoza #NBA #LeBronJames #Lakers #GOAT pic.twitter.com/G13OjZJkFI
— Play.coza (@play_coza) February 7, 2025
With this magnificent performance here, he pushed his limit all the way in front of Curry; he joined the legendary Michael Jordan as the only player in NBA history to score 40 points at the age of 40.
