LeBron James makes history but suffers worst loss of his career

LeBron James made history on Monday night as he set the minutes played mark, combined regular season and postseason, but suffered one of the most lopsided defeats of his career.

James played in 30 minutes, scored 18 points and tallied five assists. The Lakers fell to the Philadelphia 76ers, 138-94. James has now played 66,319 minutes over the entirety of his career, surpassing fellow Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 66,297 minutes.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

LeBron James dunks

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, #23, dunks the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia Nov. 27, 2023. (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports)

“King James” downplayed the milestone number in his postgame press conference.

“That doesn’t mean much to me,” he said.

FROM OUTKICK: GREGG POPOVICH DOUBLES DOWN, DOESN’T REGRET MID-GAME ADMONISHMENT OF SPURS FANS FOR BEING ‘HATEFUL’

James was clearly frustrated with the loss and said that “a lot” needed to change about the team’s performance in order to prevent another blowout like that on the road.

The 76ers hit 22 3-pointers in the win. The Lakers only hit seven. Philadelphia outscored Los Angeles 40-14 in the fourth quarter, even with Joel Embiid sitting on the bench.

LeBron goes for a layup

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, center, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

DRAYMOND GREEN NOT LOSING SLEEP OVER CHOKING RUDY GOBERT: ‘DON’T LIVE MY LIFE WITH REGRETS’

“We got killed on the 3-point line,” he said. “They made shots. Give them credit.”

placeholder

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

LeBron and Embiid talk

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, left, and Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid talk during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The Lakers fell to 10-8 with the loss and moved to 1-1 on their current road trip which started against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday in a 121-115 win. Los Angeles heads to Detroit to play the Pistons on Wednesday and then wraps it up against the Thunder in Oklahoma City on Thursday.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Related Posts

Who’s the GOAT? Cristiano Ronaldo dines with basketball icon Michael Jordan. ‎ ‎

CRISTIANO RONALDO shared a snap on a double date with girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez and basketball icon Michael Jordan. The Juventus star, fresh of a Serie A winning…

Ryan Curry Stuns in Her 7th Birthday Photos – Steph and Ayesha’s Little Girl Is Growing Up

Steph and Ayesha Curry’s Daughter Ryan Looks All Grown Up in Sweet 7th Birthday Photos Back in the time, the couple celebrated their middle child’s birthday just…

Inside LaMelo Ball’s $10M mega mansion, with 11 bedrooms, a huge swimming pool, and a private staircase down to the ocean

The former Illawarra Hawk, who formerly resided in Wollongong, is now not only an NBA player for the Charlotte Hornets, which are owned by Michael Jordan but…

Michael Jordan: The Richest Athlete of All Time – A Milestone Achievement with Assets Worth up to 1.7 Billion Dollars ‎

Michael Jordan Soars to New Heights as the Wealthiest Athlete in History with $1.7 Billion in Assets In a remarkable turn of events, basketball legend Michael Jordan…

Lebron James always tries his best to provide for his family and children, even while developing his career

LeBron James, synonymous with basketball excellence, has achieved greatness on the court that few can rival. With four NBA championships, multiple MVP awards, and a consistent presence…

After each season, Stephen Curry and his family take a vacation aboard a luxurious boat

Three-point maestro and Golden State Warriors’ talisman, Stephen Curry, is making waves off the basketball court with the recent acquisition of a lavish yacht, signaling a new…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *