LeBron James y Stephen Curry They were protagonists of the weekend of the United States NBA. Of course, that would not be news because of the importance that their moves usually have in the world of the orange ball. But both the star of Los Angeles Lakers like that of Golden State Warriors They got personal milestones that are worth highlighting. ‘King James’ was at a point of being the first player in the history of competition in reaching 50,000 goalswhile ‘Chef’ Curry made a dump after six years to astonish his teammates and joked that he will be the last of his career.
In the Angelina city classic against the clippers, LeBron needed 18 points to reach that ‘closed’ brand and stayed in 17 on an unfortunate day in terms of aim, where he scored Only 6 of 17 field shotsand had Eight ball losses.
On February 7, 2023, the player who turned 40 on December 30 had already become the top scorer of all NBA time by overcoming Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but his dynasty is not over yet. Of the 49,999 points that have converted, 10,799 went with the Lakers shirt, where he got into the top ten of the franchise, although still far from Kobe Bryant (33.643).
However, ‘King James’ contributed 5 rebounds and 9 assists in addition to a house brand plug at the last minute that was fundamental for the triumph of the team that JJ Redick trains for 108-102.
Photo: AP / Mark J. TerrillWhat did reach the 23 of the Lakers was their Victoria number 1,000 in regular seasonwhich leaves you alone behind Abdul-Jabbar (1.074), Robert Parish (1.014) y Tim Duncan (1.001).
Unlike other days, Luka Doncic was inspired facing the hoop (9 of 17 in shots with 5 of 12 in triples) and led the Lakers with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. The Slovenian lost six balls.
Without Austin Reaves and Rui hashimura, Dalton Knecht (19 points with 5 of 8 in triples), Jarred Vanderbilt (8 points and 9 rebounds) and Dorian Finney-Smith (11 points) took a step forward in the Angelino team, which won six games in a row and presents an impressive 18-4 in its last 22 duels.
The Lakers had defeated the clippers only two days ago and took the series of this season 3-1 against their neighbors and rivals.
Kawhi Leonard (33 points and 10 rebounds) was the most productive of some clippers (32-28) that did not throw the towel until the end and that during the meeting lost to injury to Norman Powell.
The last one? Stephen Curry overturned in the NBA
For the first time in six years, the star of the Golden State Warriors chose to make a dump with one hand in front of the Philadelphia 76ers, when he had the ball only for an apparently easy shot in tray without opposition.
This was Curry’s first voyage since February 21, 2019, when they still played at Oracle Arena, the former Warriors house.
Curry pointed out, after his performance with 29 points and 13 assists in Saturday’s defeat against Philadelphia, which He has never stuck the ball in the new home of the team, the Chase Center. And the four -time NBA champion and historical leader of the League say he will never do it.
Curry, who turns 37 this month, said after the game that had retired from the overtions. He asked to keep the viral clip on social networks because there was no other. “Of course, I will only make trays. It cost me everything to get there “He joked.
Curry’s solo stuck reduced the advantage of the 76ers to 109-104 in the middle of the last quarter.
“I’ve felt quite well,” explained the Warriors base. “I have been dealing with some knee problems all year. I took an opportunity and that will probably be my last overturned. I am saying it right now, that was the last one that will see“, complete.
The Warriors assistant, Jerry Stackhouse, had joked with Curry about his lack of dump during a morning warming. After his dive Curry, he pointed it out in the substitute bank. “It was a very random comment this morning and the fact that it happened was hilarious,” Curry closed.