LeBron James’ historic triple-double made headlines as the Bucks and Trail Blazers added decisive road wins on the eve of the NBA All-Star break.
LeBron James, Ousmane Dieng, and Jrue Holiday turned in big performances, powering their respective teams to wins. | Photo: Milwaukee Bucks, LA Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers
LeBron James defied Father Time once again, becoming the oldest player to post a triple-double as the Milwaukee Bucks and Portland Trail Blazers built momentum ahead of the NBA All-Star break.
LEBRON MAKES HISTORY; BLAZERS, BUCKS PICK UP STEAM
- LA Lakers (33-21) def. Dallas Mavericks (19-35), 124-104: LeBron James made history as the oldest player to record a triple-double in the Los Angeles Lakers’ latest win over the Dallas Mavericks.
At 41 years and 45 days old, James finished with 28 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds—his first triple-double of the season—to surpass Karl Malone and achieve the feat.
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- Portland Trail Blazers (27-29) def. Utah Jazz (18-38), 135-19: Jrue Holiday erupted for a season-high 31 points, powering the Trail Blazers past the Jazz and building momentum heading into the All-Star break.
Portland has won four of its last five games and moved past the LA Clippers for ninth place in the Western Conference play-in race.
- Milwaukee Bucks (23-30) def. OKC Thunder (42-14), 110-93: Ousmane Dieng paced a balanced Bucks effort as the Milwaukee pounced on a Thunder side missing superstars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.
Milwaukee is also on a roll, winning five of their last six games despite the continued absence of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Pao Ambat earned his journalism degree from Cavite State University in 2022.
Passionate about sports from a young age, he primarily covers the NBA for One Sports, while also assisting in reporting on the PVL, PBA, UAAP, and other leagues.