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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 28: Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on December 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
on Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Sacramento Kings (at home).
The Lakers won by a score of 128-104.
LeBron James finished with 24 points, one rebound, five assists, two steals and one block while shooting 8/15 from the field and 3/4 from three-point range in 27 minutes of playing time.
Los Angeles Lakers Announce LeBron James History
In addition to his strong night, James also made Lakers history.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 30: Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers on court against the Detroit Pistons in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on December 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI wrote: “Per Lakers: With his third assist tonight versus Sacramento, LeBron James passed Michael Cooper (3,666) for fifth place in Lakers history. 4. Norm Nixon (3,846) 5. LeBron James (3,667) 6. Michael Cooper (3,666)”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 01: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers makes a slam dunk against the Sacramento Kings in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
At 41, James still remains an elite forward.
He came into the night with averages of 21.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 49.8% from the field and 31.1% from three-point range in 41 games.
StatMuse wrote: “LeBron vs Sacramento: 24 PTS 5 AST 2 STL Shooting 70% from three in his last two games.”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 2, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) waits at the far end of the court during a foul shot in the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena on January 2, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The Lakers are currently the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 36-24 record in 60 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and 5-5 over their last ten).
Following the Kings, the Lakers will remain in Los Angeles to host the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night.
Lakers reporter Jovan Buha wrote: “Final: Lakers 128, Kings 104 LA wins its second straight game, improving to 36-24. They’re just a half-game back of Denver for the No. 5 seed (and play them twice over the next two weeks). Luka had 28/5/9. LeBron had 24 points. The Lakers hit 18 3s. Up next: vs. NOP on Tues.”
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 113-110. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Sacramento Kings This Season
As for the Kings, they have had a very tough season.
They are the 15th seed in the Western Conference with a 14-48 record in 62 games.
Following the Lakers, the Kings will host the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.