LOS ANGELES -- LeBron James recorded the 40th 30-point triple-double of his career Wednesday, a month before his 40th birthday, in the Los Angeles Lakers ' 128-123 win over the Memphis Grizzlies . "He's mastered the game, and we don't win that game, obviously, without him," Redick said after James finished with 35 points on 13-for-22 shooting (4-of-7 from 3), 14 assists and 12 rebounds. It was James' fourth triple-double of the season through 11 games to bring his career regular-season total up to 116.
And it was his third straight, all coming in wins during L.A.'s 3-0 homestand.
The Lakers are 6-0 at home to start the season for the first time since 2010-11. Editor's Picks How JJ Redick has changed the Lakers -- with the same roster 11h Dave McMenamin and Matt Williams Recent timeline of reignited beef between the Lakers and Grizzlies 15h Anthony Gharib Lakers C Hayes sidelined with left ankle sprain 2h Dave McMenamin The triple-double streak is tied for the longest of James' 22-year career, matching the three he had from Nov. 1-5, 2019; Dec.
14-17, 2017; and March 7-12, 2009. At age 39, he is the oldest player in NBA history to record three straight triple-doubles. "Just being very patient and taking what the defense gives me," James said of the feat.
"I've been doing it for a while. So, I understand time and score. I understand the waves and the swings of the game.
So, it's nothing new to me." With Anthony Davis (21 points, 14 rebounds, 3 blocks) picking up his fifth foul .
