Lebron James sets new NBA field goal record in Lakers defeat
LeBron James has broken the NBA record for most field goals made, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar during a game against the Denver Nuggets. Despite this achievement, the Los Angeles Lakers lost 120-113. James also holds the NBA all-time points record and has played a record 23 NBA seasons. He appeared to injure his left elbow during the game but returned for the final minutes.
Match highlights
- LeBron James broke the NBA all-time field goal record, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 15,837 field goals.
- The Los Angeles Lakers lost 120-113 to the Denver Nuggets, despite James scoring 16 points.
- James appeared to injure his left elbow in the fourth quarter but returned to play the final two minutes.
- Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with a triple-double, including 28 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds.
- The Lakers remain in the final automatic playoff spot, two games ahead of the Phoenix Suns.
