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On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Washington Wizards (at home).
LeBron James finished with 21 points, ten rebounds, 12 assists and one block while shooting 8/16 from the field and 1/3 from three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.
Los Angeles Lakers Star LeBron James Made NBA History
GettyLebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on December 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
James broke his own record as the oldest player to ever record a triple-double.
Law Murray of The Athletic wrote: “LeBron James extends his own NBA record for oldest triple-double in NBA history”
GettyLeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
James still remains one of the elite players in the NBA at 41.
He came into the night averaging 20.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 51.2% from the field and 31.3% from three-point range in 53 games.
Mike Trudell of Spectrum Sportsnet wrote: “LeBron’s 10th assist tonight, finding Hayes near the rim, has him 1 board away from a triple-double. LA’s lead is 101-79 with 8:40 to play.”
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.
The Lakers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA since the All-Star Break.
They are currently the third seed in the Western Conference with a 49-26 record in 75 games.
Over their last ten games, the Lakers have gone 9-1 (and they have won three in a row).
At home, they are 25-12 in 37 games.
Real App wrote: “LeBron James has the 5th most triple-doubles in the NBA in 2026… he’s 41 years old.”
GettyLos Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) sits alone on the bench before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on October 22, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
James’ Tenure In Los Angeles
GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat embrace on the court after their game at Kaseya Center on November 06, 2023 in Miami, Florida.
James is in his eighth season playing for the Lakers, which is his longest single stint with one team.
Over his time with the franchise, they have been up and down.
Since winning the title in 2020, the Lakers have only been able to return to the Western Conference finals once.
Last season, they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin wrote: “LeBron James has 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists tonight vs WAS for the 125th triple-double of his career (5th all-time). At 41 years, 90 days old, James is the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double, passing his own mark (41 years, 79 days).”
GettyLos Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks for a pass while being defended by Sacramento Kings guard Daeqwon Plowden (29) during the second half of NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Wizards’ Struggles
The Wizards are the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 17-58 record in 75 games.
They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak (and 1-9 over their last ten).
On the road, the Wizards are 6-32.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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