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LeBron Makes History, KAT Dominates, and Wemby Impresses Description Thursday, December 20, 2024, was a historic and thrilling day in the NBA, mark

Thursday, December 20, 2024, was a historic and thrilling day in the NBA, marked by several standout performances and milestones.

LeBron James Sets New Records

In a significant milestone, LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most minutes played in NBA history, logging 57,470 minutes. This achievement came as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 113-100. James contributed 19 points and seven assists in the game. Additionally, he reached 10,000 points with the Lakers, joining an elite group of players who have achieved this feat with two different franchises[1].

Karl-Anthony Towns' Monster Return

Karl-Anthony Towns made a memorable return to Minnesota, posting a monster double-double that has never been seen before in a Timberwolves uniform. Although the exact details of his performance are not specified, it was a night to remember for Towns and the Timberwolves fans[1].

Victor Wembanyama's Impact

Victor Wembanyama continued to impress, though specific details of his performance on this day are not provided. However, his consistent impact on the court has been a highlight of the season so far[1].

Other Notable Performances

- Zach LaVine's Milestone: LaVine scored 36 points, including six triples, as the Chicago Bulls outscored the Boston Celtics 57-42 from 3-point range. This was LaVine's 50th career 35+ point game with the Bulls, a mark only Michael Jordan has surpassed[1].

- Anfernee Simons' Game-Winner: Simons hit a buzzer-beating shot to give the Portland Trail Blazers a 126-124 win over the Denver Nuggets. Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray combined for 58 points and 18 assists for Denver, but it was not enough to overcome Simons' clutch performance[1].

- Pacers' Balanced Attack: The Indiana Pacers had seven players score in double figures, led by Pascal Siakam's 25 points and 18 rebounds, to defeat the Phoenix Suns 120-111. Kevin Durant had a strong game for the Suns with 37 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists[1].

Upcoming Matchups

Friday's slate includes a highly anticipated matchup between the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers and the Emirates NBA Cup champion Milwaukee Bucks. This game promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of the NBA's top teams[1].

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