Top 5 moments of LeBron James' magical night and 40,000 points

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Sunday, 03 March 2024 at 10:00
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LeBron James had a magical night as he became the first player in NBA history to register 40,000 points.
While the night was a special one for the 39-year-old, but it was a night to forget for the Los Angeles Lakers who lost to the Denver Nuggets with a score of 124-114.
We are bringing you a list of five moments from the night which will remain in the history of the competition.
Austin Reaves’ delightful alley oop
In the first quarter of the match, the Lakers’ Austin Reaves produced a delightful alley oop to find Anthony Davis who secured two crucial points for the side.
Rui Hachimura’s brilliant move
Rui Hachimura once again showcased their talent. In the first quarter of the match, the 26-year-old secured brilliant two points for the team from a difficult position.
Jokic’s three-pointer from nowhere
Nikola Jokic once again showed why he is one of the favourites to become the NBA’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) this season. The 29-year-old produced a three-pointer from absolutely nowhere and helped the side.
Jokic’s late killer pass
Nikola Jokic produced a brilliant bit of display as he found Aaron Gordon late in the fourth quarter, to be precise with just 40 seconds remaining, to seal the game for the Nuggets.
LeBron’s magical moment
Last but not least was definitely going to be James scoring his 40,000th career point. In the second quarter, the 39-year-old became the first player in the history of the NBA to achieve the milestone.