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LeBron James casts spell on Wizards despite unusual Lakers preparation

James joined an exclusive NBA club in Los Angeles’ win over Washington, which came only 24 hours after another high-profile public appearance.

James joined an exclusive NBA club in Los Angeles’ win over Washington, which came only 24 hours after another high-profile public appearance.
Jayne Kamin-OnceaUSA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

LeBron James is aging like a fine wine, as they say, which he proved once again as the Los Angeles Lakers dispatched the Washington Wizards at Crypto.com Arena in the NBA on Tuesday night.

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The four-time NBA MVP bagged 21 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists in the Lakers’ 111-88 win over what is officially the worst team in the league this season.

James became only the second 40-year-old to register a triple-double after long-time Utah Jazz power forward Karl Malone, who also achieved the feat with Los Angeles. The latest triple-double is actually LeBron’s ninth of 2024/25, although the previous eight came before he began his fifth decade on December 30.

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James’ achievement was made all the more impressive by his somewhat unorthodox preparation for Tuesday’s game. Elite-level athletes often talk of their fear of being cooped up on a plane for a long period close to when they need to perform, but in this case it made little difference.

On Monday, the 20-time NBA All-Star attended the College Football Playoff final, won by the Ohio State Buckeyes against the Norte Dame Fighting Irish, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

However, not even two four-hour flights in a matter of days could stop James from casting his spell on the woeful Wizards.

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