The Los Angeles Lakers notched a 110-102 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, thanks to some masterful performances from LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Reaves recorded 32 points and seven assists, filling the void left by a DNP from newly-acquired Lakers superstar Luka Doncic. James, 40, recorded yet another 40-point performance in his fourth decade on earth. The all-time great NBA legend finished with 40 points, eight rebounds and four assists – marking his second 40-point game since turning 40 on Dec. 30. James is now the only player in NBA history to notch multiple 40-point games after their 40th birthday, passing the previous mark of one set by Michael Jordan. James’ teammates, including Reaves, love to poke fun at him with the “old man” jokes. Reaves crashed James’ postgame interview to give him a new nickname

“40 ball! Old [expletive]!” Reaves shouted as James began his postgame interview on the Moda Center court.

In his 22nd NBA season, James is averaging 24.7 points, 8.9 assists and 7.7 rebounds per game. His other 40-point game came when he dropped 42 in a win over the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 6.

This win over Portland stops a two-game losing skid for the Lakers, who are now 2-2 since the blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas in exchange for Luka Doncic.

James and the Lakers will look to continue this positive momentum into a highly-anticipated Western Conference clash against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. That contest at Denver’s Ball Arena will tipoff at 8:30 p.m. EST.

The Los Angeles Lakers notched a 110-102 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, thanks to some masterful performances from LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Reaves recorded 32 points and seven assists, filling the void left by a DNP from newly-acquired Lakers superstar Luka Doncic. James, 40, recorded yet another 40-point performance in his fourth decade on earth. The all-time great NBA legend finished with 40 points, eight rebounds and four assists – marking his second 40-point game since turning 40 on Dec. 30. James is now the only player in NBA history to notch multiple 40-point games after their 40th birthday, passing the previous mark of one set by Michael Jordan. James’ teammates, including Reaves, love to poke fun at him with the “old man” jokes. Reaves crashed James’ postgame interview to give him a new nickname

“40 ball! Old [expletive]!” Reaves shouted as James began his postgame interview on the Moda Center court.

In his 22nd NBA season, James is averaging 24.7 points, 8.9 assists and 7.7 rebounds per game. His other 40-point game came when he dropped 42 in a win over the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 6.

This win over Portland stops a two-game losing skid for the Lakers, who are now 2-2 since the blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas in exchange for Luka Doncic.

James and the Lakers will look to continue this positive momentum into a highly-anticipated Western Conference clash against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. That contest at Denver’s Ball Arena will tipoff at 8:30 p.m. EST.

The Los Angeles Lakers notched a 110-102 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, thanks to some masterful performances from LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Reaves recorded 32 points and seven assists, filling the void left by a DNP from newly-acquired Lakers superstar Luka Doncic. James, 40, recorded yet another 40-point performance in his fourth decade on earth. The all-time great NBA legend finished with 40 points, eight rebounds and four assists – marking his second 40-point game since turning 40 on Dec. 30. James is now the only player in NBA history to notch multiple 40-point games after their 40th birthday, passing the previous mark of one set by Michael Jordan. James’ teammates, including Reaves, love to poke fun at him with the “old man” jokes. Reaves crashed James’ postgame interview to give him a new nickname

“40 ball! Old [expletive]!” Reaves shouted as James began his postgame interview on the Moda Center court.

In his 22nd NBA season, James is averaging 24.7 points, 8.9 assists and 7.7 rebounds per game. His other 40-point game came when he dropped 42 in a win over the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 6.

This win over Portland stops a two-game losing skid for the Lakers, who are now 2-2 since the blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas in exchange for Luka Doncic.

James and the Lakers will look to continue this positive momentum into a highly-anticipated Western Conference clash against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. That contest at Denver’s Ball Arena will tipoff at 8:30 p.m. EST.