LeBron James clocked in 35 minutes during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday evening in California. The Lakers emerged victorious with a commanding score of 123-103, improving their record to 6-4 over the first ten games of the season and marking their second consecutive win.
In his performance, LeBron James posted 19 points, ten rebounds, 16 assists, and one steal, shooting 6-for-14 from the field. This outing marked his second consecutive game with a triple-double, underscoring his remarkable consistency. Remarkably, at the age of 39, he achieved a significant milestone, becoming the oldest player in NBA history to secure back-to-back triple-doubles, as highlighted by StatMamba.
James is showing exceptional form in the early stages of the 2024-25 NBA season. Currently, he holds an average of 23.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game, with a field goal accuracy of 52.3% and an impressive 47.1% from beyond the arc across nine games. Additionally, StatMamba reports that in November alone, James has averaged 25.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 11.2 assists, with shooting splits of 54% from the field, 50% from three-point range, and 87% from the free-throw line. This performance places him third in the NBA for assists this month.
The Lakers recently faced challenges on a tough road stretch, where they went 1-4 over five games. However, they have been flawless at home in Los Angeles, boasting a perfect 5-0 record on their home court.
After the Raptors, the Lakers are set to play next on Wednesday evening, hosting the Memphis Grizzlies. The Raptors, meanwhile, are now 2-9 in their first 11 games, extending their losing streak to four games. They’ll aim to reverse this trend in their upcoming game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday.
