LeBron James sets new NBA record in Lakers win

LeBron James helped the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Sacramento Kings, breaking the NBA record for the most minutes a game.

The 39-year-old American surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar when he completed his 57, 447th minute on court in the 113-100 victory on Friday.

James, who eclipsed Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA all-time scoring record earlier this year, scored 19 points while team-mate Austin Reaves led with 25 points.

James said, “It’s just a commitment to the craft and my passion and love for the game.”

“I don’t take much time in the off-season, a little bit more time now”.

In another incident, Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton was kicked out of the game for kicking into the crowd during their 101-94 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

Meanwhile, Zach LaVine scored a season-high 36 points as he guided the Chicago Bulls to a 117-108 win over defending champions the Boston Celtics.

The Bulls’ third straight victory came with six three-pointers, six rebounds, and four assists.

French star Victor Wembanyama scored 42 points to help the San Antonio Spurs to a 133-126 overtime triumph over the Atlanta Hawks, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 35 points led Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-99 win over Orlando Magic.

There were also victories for the Memphis Grizzlies, the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets.