LeBron James Scores 42 Points, Leads Lakers to Victory Over Warriors, Sets NBA Record as Oldest Player to Score 40 Points

LeBron James, at 40 years and 38 days old, scored a season-high 42 points, including 6 three-pointers, grabbed 17 rebounds, and dished out 8 assists, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors. This performance made him the oldest player in NBA history to score 40 or more points in a game, surpassing the previous record held by Michael Jordan, who achieved 43 points at 40 years and 4 days old in 2003. James also became the second player in NBA history, after Jordan, to score over 40 points in a game at the age of 40. The Lakers, now 30-19, have won four straight games and 10 of their last 12, solidifying their position as the fifth seed in the Western Conference. Despite a strong effort from Stephen Curry, who scored 37 points, the Warriors couldn't overcome the Lakers' 26-point lead.