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LeBron James made history with a triple-double, leading the Lakers to a 111-88 victory over the Wizards.

LeBron James etched his name in NBA history during the Los Angeles Lakers` commanding 111-88 victory over the Washington Wizards on January 22, 2025. At 40 years old, James recorded his third triple-double since reaching this milestone, finishing the game with 21 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds in just 36 minutes. This remarkable performance made him the oldest player in NBA history to achieve a triple-double with at least 20 points, surpassing the previous record held by Karl Malone.

In addition to LeBron`s historic feat, he also moved up the all-time ranks, surpassing Charles Jones in blocks to claim the 76th spot in NBA history and passing Elgin Baylor in rebounds to become 27th all-time. Anthony Davis led the scoring for the Lakers with an impressive 29 points, complemented by 16 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 blocks. Dorian Finney-Smith shone brightly as well, contributing 16 points on 4-of-6 shooting from beyond the arc, marking his best performance since joining the team.

The Lakers` victory improved their record to 23-18, solidifying their position in sixth place in the competitive Western Conference, just ahead of the Dallas Mavericks. This win is part of the Lakers` strong performance against teams with sub-.500 records, boasting an impressive 12-1 record in such matchups at the season`s midway point. Looking ahead, the Lakers are set to face the Boston Celtics next at Crypto.com Arena on January 23.

In the broader context of the league, the Oklahoma City Thunder currently lead the Western Conference with a 35-7 record, followed closely by the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies. Meanwhile, in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers hold the top spot with a 36-6 record, followed by the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks.

For more details on LeBron`s historic achievement, check out this historic triple-double and watch the highlights here.

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