LeBron James makes history while Warriors beat Lakers

James sets record of most points in NBA combining regular season and postseason with 44,157 points

By Selcuk Bugra Gokalp

ANKARA (AA) – Despite a record performance by LeBron James, the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 117-115 in the NBA on Sunday.

James scored 26 points, setting a new record for the most points in the NBA combining regular season and postseason with 44,157, beating Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 44,149 points.

James is also vying for another Abdul-Jabbar record – the career record for regular-season games with 38,387 points – as he is closing in on 36,526 points.

"We had an opportunity to win a big game tonight. But in all my career, any time I've been linked with some of the greats, I've always just been in awe," the 37-year-old Lakers star said about his performance.

Klay Thompson led the Warriors with his 33 points, while Stephen Curry contributed 24 points and 8 assists at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

The Golden State Warriors placed second with 42 wins and 15 losses, while the Los Angeles Lakers are in the number nine spot with 26 wins and 31 losses in the Western Conference standings.

- Results:

Charlotte Hornets-Memphis Grizzlies: 118- 125

Washington Wizards-Sacramento Kings: 110-123

New Orleans Pelicans-San Antonio Spurs: 114-124

Philadelphia 76ers-Cleveland Cavaliers: 103-93

Toronto Raptors-Denver Nuggets: 109-110

Miami Heat-Brooklyn Nets: 115-111

Chicago Bulls-Oklahoma City Thunder: 106-101

Dallas Mavericks-LA Clippers: 97-99

Golden State Warriors-Los Angeles Lakers: 117-115

Phoenix Suns-Orlando Magic: 132-105

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