Basketball
LeBron James breaks Dirk Nowitzki’s scoring record
On the night of November 2, the Lakers beat the Clippers in overtime (130:125).
Los Angeles forward LeBron James He scored 35 points in this match. This was a new record for NBA players in their 21st season in the league.
The previous record was broken in 2019. Then Dirk Nowitzki managed to score 30 points. The previous record holder was Vince Carter with 21 points.
LeBron James has scored more than twenty points three more times this season.
LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 35+ points in a game in his 21st season. pic.twitter.com/F6GcEoMxKJ
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) November 2, 2023
Most points scored by a player in a single match in his 21st season:
35 — LEBRON TONIGHT**
30 – Dirk Nowitzki
27 – LeBron James
21 – LeBron James
21 – LeBron James
21 – Dirk Nowitzki
21 – Vince Carter
21 – Vince Carter
20 – Dirk Nowitzki
19 – LeBron James pic.twitter.com/cf79zadykv— BronMuse (@BronMuse) November 2, 2023
Source: Sport UA
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