LeBron James Joins Michael Jordan in Exclusive 40-Point Club
LeBron James delivered a historic performance, scoring 42 points with 17 rebounds, eight assists, and six 3-pointers, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 120-112 home victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.
James became just the second player in NBA history—joining Michael Jordan—to score 40 points at age 40. The Lakers extended their winning streak to four games and have now won 10 of their past 12 contests.
Lakers’ Key Performers
- Austin Reaves: 23 points
- Gabe Vincent: 15 points (5 three-pointers)
- Rui Hachimura & Jaxson Hayes: 11 points each
- Jarred Vanderbilt: 14 rebounds
Warriors’ Key Performers
- Stephen Curry: 37 points, 7 rebounds (19 points in the fourth quarter)
- Buddy Hield & Moses Moody: 14 points each
- Pat Spencer & Draymond Green: 13 points each
Curry struggled from deep, shooting 6-of-20 from beyond the arc, but still fueled a fourth-quarter rally before the Lakers closed out the win.
NBA Scores & Highlights – February 8, 2025
Pacers 119, Clippers 112
The Indiana Pacers staged a remarkable 22-point comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers on the road.
- Pacers’ Standouts:
- Pascal Siakam: 33 points, 11 rebounds
- Bennedict Mathurin: 25 points
- Tyrese Haliburton: 14 points, 8 assists
- Thomas Bryant: 12 points, 10 rebounds
The Clippers dropped their third straight game despite strong performances from James Harden (22 points) and Kawhi Leonard (19 points in a season-high 33 minutes).
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Trail Blazers 108, Kings 102
Anfernee Simons hit 8-of-12 three-pointers, finishing with 30 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to their sixth consecutive win.
- Blazers’ Standouts:
- Simons: 30 points, 6 assists
- Shaedon Sharpe: 24 points off the bench
- Deandre Ayton: 18 points, 8 rebounds
- Kings’ Standouts:
- Zach LaVine & DeMar DeRozan: 22 points each
- Malik Monk: 21 points
- Domantas Sabonis: 10 points, 14 rebounds
Sacramento has now lost four of its past five games.
Mavericks 127, Celtics 120
Despite being undermanned, the Dallas Mavericks earned a road victory over the Boston Celtics in a rematch of last year’s NBA Finals.
- Mavericks’ Standouts:
- Klay Thompson: 25 points
- Spencer Dinwiddie: 22 points off the bench
- Daniel Gafford: 8 points, 15 rebounds
- Celtics’ Standouts:
- Jaylen Brown: 25 points
- Payton Pritchard: 21 points
- Jayson Tatum & Kristaps Porzingis: 17 points each
Anthony Davis (abdominal strain) missed his third straight game since being acquired by Dallas.
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Timberwolves 127, Rockets 114
Anthony Edwards continued his scorching form, dropping 41 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves took down the Houston Rockets.
- Timberwolves’ Standouts:
- Edwards: 41 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists
- Jaylen Clark: Career-high 17 points off the bench
- Naz Reid: 15 points, 11 rebounds
- Rudy Gobert: 13 points, 10 rebounds
- Rockets’ Standouts:
- Jalen Green: 28 points
- Alperen Sengun: 16 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists
The Rockets have now lost five straight games, their longest losing streak of the season.
Nuggets 112, Magic 90
Nikola Jokic recorded his NBA-leading 24th triple-double of the season as the Denver Nuggets dominated Orlando for their fifth straight win.
- Nuggets’ Standouts:
- Jokic: 28 points, 12 assists, 10 rebounds
- Michael Porter Jr.: 30 points (third straight 30-point game)
- Christian Braun: 16 points
- Aaron Gordon: 11 points
- Magic’s Standouts:
- Wendell Carter Jr.: 19 points
- Paolo Banchero: 18 points
- Franz Wagner: 14 points
Orlando finished their six-game road trip with a 1-5 record.
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Looking Ahead: Key NBA Games This Weekend
- Friday, February 9:
- Philadelphia 76ers vs. Detroit Pistons (Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey expected to reunite)
- Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets (Miami begins post-Jimmy Butler era)
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Toronto Raptors (Chet Holmgren’s expected return)
- Saturday, February 10:
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets (Edwards vs. Jokic showdown)
- Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat (Eastern Conference rivalry)
- Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns (Durant faces his former team)
With the NBA season heating up, playoff races are intensifying and top stars are delivering standout performances. Stay tuned for more action-packed matchups as the season progresses.
