After LeBron James made a basket that lifted him past Michael Jordan on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, even Denver Nuggets paused, in order to appreciate this historic moment form their opponent.
Still, Nuggets made sure that behind James’ big moment, Lakers would not be able to win the game.
From Nuggets side, Will Barton led the team with his 23 points while Gary Harris added in his 19 points to end the Nuggets, 3-game losing streak to win over the Lakers by 115-99 on Wednesday night.
James, in this game, scored 31 points as he moved past Michael Jordan’s 32292 points during the second quarter of the game.
Harris talking about James’ big moment said, “You have got to appreciate James. We were witnessing greatness being born. It was an honor.”
Denver coach Michael Malone said, “I liked how we played tonight for the most part of the game. We were a little behind down the stretch when they just got out and ran and scored as they liked.”
Other players from Nuggets’ side; Jamal Murray scored 19 points while Jokic added in his 12 points, with 17 rebounds and 8 assists. Nuggets had earlier lost four games on road against Lakers this season despite becoming one of the elite teams this MNBA season.
As for 34 years old LeBron James, he only needed 13 points at the start of the game to pass his hero on the NBA’s All-Time scoring list. James is now only behind Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Karl Malone, and Kobe Bryant.
Up next, Denver Nuggets will play against the Golden State Warriors on Friday night while LA Lakers will host a game against Boston Celtics on Saturday night.
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