On Tuesday night, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers played the Cleveland Cavaliers (at home).
The Lakers won by a score of 127-113.
James finished the win with 14 points, five rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block while shooting 4/8 from the field and 1/3 from three-point range in 31 minutes of playing time.
Los Angeles Lakers Star LeBron James Made History
GettyLakers forward LeBron James, #23 tosses up chalk before the game against the Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
James also made major NBA history during the game.
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin wrote: “A historic night in the making for the Lakers. Rui Hachimura reached 5,000 career points; Luka Doncic reached 15,000 career points; and if LAL holds on to beat the Cavs, it will be the 1,229th win of LeBron James’ career, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most wins all-time.”
GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a free throw against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
James (who is 41) continues to break an abundance of NBA records.
The future Hall of Famer came into the evening with averages of 20.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 51.2% from the field and 31.4% from three-point range in 54 games.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Most career wins in NBA history: LeBron James – 1,229 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 1,228 Tim Duncan – 1,158 Robert Parish – 1,121 Karl Malone – 1,050”
GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
James And The Lakers
GettyLeBron James #23 embraces head coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on December 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
James and the Lakers have been rolling since the All-Star Break.
They have won four games in a row, 15 out of their last 17 and are 26-12 at home.
Right now, the Lakers are also the third seed in the Western Conference with a 50-26 record in 76 games.
Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI wrote: “Per Lakers: With tonight’s win, Lakers head coach JJ Redick earned his 100th career regular-season victory.
Redick becomes the 16th coach in NBA history to win 50+ games in each of his first two seasons as a head coach, and the fourth in Lakers history to do so — joining Pat Riley (1981-83) Paul Westhead (1979-81) and Butch van Breda Kolff (1967-69).”
GettyLos Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick during a NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto Arena on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Cavs After Lakers Loss
GettyHead coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Cavs dropped to 47-29 in 76 games, which has them as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference.
They have won seven out of their last ten games (and are 23-15 on the road).
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