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LeBron James nabs another NBA milestone with triple-double in Lakers win

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LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on February 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. [Wally SKALIJ / Getty Images via AFP)

Superstar LeBron James nabbed another NBA record on Thursday, becoming at 41 the oldest player to record a triple-double as he propelled the Lakers to a 124-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

James, a four-time champion and the NBA's all-time leading scorer now in his unprecedented 23rd season, scored a game-high 28 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and handed out 12 assists, pulling down his final rebound with just over two minutes remaining.

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