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LeBron James makes NBA history with near-perfect game vs. Rockets

Dropping an unreal, near-perfect performance, James authored another major NBA feat at age 41.

Father time still hasn't completely caught LeBron James.

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On Wednesday, the superstar turned back the hands of time and delivered a major performance to help the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-116 epic win over the Houston Rockets.

Playing in 34 minutes, LeBron displayed a near-perfect individual game, finishing with 30 points and going 13-of-14 from the field with five rebounds and two assists.

Per the NBA, he is the first player in NBA history to record 30+ points on 90%+ field goal shooting in a regular season game after turning 41 years old.

James' excellent evening kickstarted by the first half, in which he went for a perfect 8-of-8 from the field across 17 minutes of play.

Thanks to his brilliant performance, the Lakers' win momentum continues. They are riding a seven-game winning streak, solidified their third spot seeding in the Western Conference with a 44-25 record and are now getting better and better at the most important final stretch of the regular season heading to the NBA Playoffs.

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