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LeBron James with another NBA record in Lakers’ win, Bulls stun defending champions Celtics

Written by Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp is an experienced sports writer covering Soccer, NBA and NHL. He also writes in depth reviews of sports betting sites based on his personal experience.
, | Updated: December 20, 2024
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LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar record for most playing minutes during NBA regular season

    Key Takeaways:

  • LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s regular-season career minutes record in the Lakers’ game against the Sacramento Kings
  • The Los Angeles Lakers recorded their third win in four games, with Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves leading the team to victory
  • The Chicago Bulls pulled off a 117-108 upset over the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics, led by Zach LaVine’s season-high 36 points
  • The Bulls outscored the Celtics 35-22 in the fourth quarter to secure the win
  • The Celtics fell to 21-6 on the season, despite strong performances from Jason Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, and Jaylen Brown

Last night’s NBA action saw several notable performances, including LeBron James’ historic milestone and the Chicago Bulls’ stunning upset over the Boston Celtics. LeBron’s achievement of breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s regular-season career minutes record is a testament to his enduring dominance and dedication to the sport. The Lakers’ win over the Sacramento Kings was also marked by strong performances from Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves, who led the team to their third win in four games.

Los Angeles’ improvement in defense has been a key factor in their recent success, and they will look to continue this trend in their upcoming games. With LeBron’s historic milestone behind him, the team can focus on building on their recent wins and making a push for the playoffs.

Meanwhile, the Bulls’ victory over the Celtics was a major upset, with Zach LaVine’s season-high 36 points leading the charge. The Bulls’ ability to outscore the Celtics 35-22 in the fourth quarter was a key factor in their win, and demonstrates their growing strength and resilience on the court. Despite the loss, the Celtics’ Jason Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, and Jaylen Brown all had strong games, but ultimately couldn’t overcome the Bulls’ momentum.

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