- LeBron James scored a season-high 42 points, becoming only the second player in NBA history to score 40+ points at age 40, joining Michael Jordan
- The Lakers secured their fourth consecutive victory, while the Warriors suffered their second straight loss
- Steph Curry led Golden State with 37 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Los Angeles’ dominant performance
Key Takeaways:
Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors at Crypto Arena. LeBron James delivered a season-high 42 points, becoming only the second player in NBA history, alongside Michael Jordan, to score 40 or more points at the age of 40. The Lakers dominated most of the game and handed the Warriors their second consecutive defeat.
HE'S 40 YEARS OLD ‼️
42 PTS
17 REB
8 AST
14-25 FGLeBron leads Lakers to 120-112 win vs. Warriors 🔥 pic.twitter.com/HyLhyzQfCA
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 7, 2025
LeBron James led the way for the Lakers, finishing just shy of a triple-double with 42 points, 17 rebounds, and 8 assists, while making six three-pointers. Austin Reaves added 23 points, while Gabe Vincent contributed 15, including five three-pointers. Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes scored 11 points each.
Steph Curry responded with 37 points and six three-pointers for the Warriors. Buddy Hield (four three-pointers) and Moses Moody (five rebounds, five assists) had 14 points apiece, while Draymond Green (five rebounds, five assists) and Pat Spencer finished with 13 points each.