LeBron James achieved a something he had never accomplished before when the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in the playoffs. The Lakers prevailed with a score of 117-111 after the game entered overtime.
For the first time in his career, LeBron James recorded at least 20 points and at least 20 rebounds in a single game. The Los Angeles Lakers are currently up 3-1 in the series as a result. Four-time Most Valuable Player winner in the NBA said to reporters after the game, “I’ve done some pretty remarkable things in my career.” I’ve never had 20 and 20 before. That’s a fairly fantastic thing to know, in my opinion.
LeBron James (38 years, 115 days old) becomes the oldest player in NBA history to record 20+ points and 20+ rebounds in a Playoff Game.
Wilt Chamberlain (36 years, 262 days old) set the previous record on May 10, 1973. #PLAYOFFMODE pic.twitter.com/3FO4jxSuTl
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LeBron James drove for a shot in Game 4’s last 0.8 seconds of regulation to level the score at 104. The most significant point he made was this one.
LeBron James finished the game with 22 points, 20 rebounds, and seven assists in the last 45 minutes. Additionally, he had at least 20 boards in a single game for the first time in his professional career. He received 19 boards on January 11, 2008, which was the most in his career to that moment.
Lebron James holds the NBA record for most points and rebounds in a single game with at least 20 each.
The last time a Lakers player recorded 20 points and 20 rebounds in a postseason game was Shaquille O’Neal in Game 4 of the NBA Finals in 2004. LeBron James holds the record for having at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in a playoff game while simultaneously being the oldest player to ever participate in one.
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The Lakers are really ramping up their game against the Grizzlies despite having a very fascinating season thus far. They’re doing everything right in this series. By defending their home court in back-to-back games, they were able to maintain their advantage over the Western Conference’s runner-up.
LeBron James (38 years, 115 days) leaves behind Wilt Chamberlain (36 years, 262 days) to become the oldest NBA player in the league's history to record 20+ points and 20+ rebounds in a Playoff Game. 👑👑#nba #kingjames #lebronjames #LeBron #GOAT𓃵 pic.twitter.com/GVvYXKgU0h
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LeBron James had a strong presence on the boards and a leader in Game 4 despite his poorest performance of the series (8 of 18 shots taken, which was his lowest total of the series). He had a significant impact on both of these areas. When his team truly needed baskets, the 38-year-old player made them.
The Los Angeles Lakers will have a chance to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies if they win Game 5, which will be played at FedEx Forum on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time.