After falling behind by 22 points in first half, the Lakers have a chance to force overtime but a turnover on an inbound play costs them their chance.

The Dallas Mavericks snapped a five-game losing streak with a 118-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Still, playing against LeBron James, who is arguably the greatest player of all-time,

Sure, James' numbers are likely going to decline the deeper into his 40s he plays. But at least at his point of entry, he is far and away the greatest 40-year-old basketball player of all time. And so, with apologies to urkle91, James isn't just defying the typical NBA age curve, he's completely shattering it.

In a 119-102 victory over the Hawks on Friday, James poured in 30 points. That allowed him to pass Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games in the history of the NBA. Any time you pass MJ in any sort of record, it warrants admiration and celebration. James reacted to breaking the record after the game.

LeBron James kept it real about one of the best things the NBA has going for it after Lakers-Warriors on Christmas.

LeBron James’ 38-point game tied him with Michael Jordan for most 30-point games in NBA history. It was also the third-most points ever scored by a player after turning 40 (behind two Jordan

Besides just scoring points, LeBron has been able to contribute to winning. In that game where he tied Jordan, he helped the Lakers beat the Blazers 114-106. The Lakers are currently sixth in the Western Conference standings and are looking to keep ascending.

LeBron James has surpassed Michael Jordan’s NBA record for 30-point games during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against Atlanta