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LeBron James Hits 40,000 Points But Lakers Fall to Nuggets: A Night of Historic Milestones and Tough Losses

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LeBron James makes history with 40,000 career points, but the Lakers face a defeat against the Nuggets. Read more about the epic game here!

LeBron James achieved a historic milestone by scoring his 40,000th career point, becoming the first NBA player to reach this incredible feat. However, despite LeBron's remarkable achievement, the Los Angeles Lakers faced a tough loss to the Denver Nuggets as Nikola Jokic led his team to victory with 35 points and 10 rebounds. The game was a thrilling clash of titans as James and Jokic showcased their exceptional skills on the court.

In a nail-biting finish, the Lakers couldn't secure a win against the Nuggets, continuing their losing streak against the formidable team. Despite LeBron's stellar performance, the Lakers have struggled to outmatch the Nuggets, leading to an intense rivalry between the two powerhouse teams. The fans were left on the edge of their seats as both players delivered spectacular plays throughout the highly anticipated matchup.

On another note, amidst the NBA action, the Michigan Tech Huskies faced a tough defeat against the Grand Valley State Lakers on Senior Day, concluding their regular season. The Lakers' dominance and strategic gameplay secured them the top seed in the GLIAC Tournament, setting the stage for an exciting postseason showdown.

As the dust settles on the intense games, one thing remains clear: LeBron James's legacy in the NBA continues to grow as he cements his place in basketball history with his remarkable achievements. While the Lakers may have faced setbacks, their resilience and determination to succeed in the face of adversity shine through, setting the stage for even more thrilling matchups in the future.

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LeBron reaches historic 40000 points, but Jokic, Nuggets beat ... (KCRA Sacramento)

LeBron James reached 40000 points, but Nikola Jokic had 35 points and 10 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets made a late push to beat the Los Angeles Lakers ...

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Lakers' LeBron James becomes first NBA player to score 40000 ... (KTLA)

LeBron James eclipsed the 40000 career points mark with a lay-in early in the second quarter of the Lakers home matchup against the Denver Nuggets.

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LeBron James surpasses 40000-point milestone but Lakers fall to ... (OCRegister)

The Lakers have lost their last eight matchups to the Nuggets, including the four-game sweep in last season's Western Conference finals.

Lakers' LeBron James first to reach 40000 career points (ABC News)

James came into the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Denver Nuggets needing nine points to reach the mark. He got there with a driving layup at the 10:39 ...

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Lakers, Cavs, Knicks produce clutch finishes this week in the NBA ... (ESPN)

Josh Hart's go-ahead layup at the conclusion of the Knicks-Pistons leads this week's list of wild finishes in the NBA. Check out the highlights here.

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Lakers Roasted by Fans for Ruining LeBron James' Historic Night ... (Bleacher Report)

LeBron James made more history, though his Los Angeles Lakers teammates couldn't help provide the Hollywood ending. The superstar became the first player ...

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LeBron surpasses 40000 points, but Nikola Jokic, Nuggets use ... (NBC Southern California)

LeBron James reached 40000 points, but Nikola Jokic had 35 and 10 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets made a late push to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 124-114 ...

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Nuggets topple Lakers, spoil LeBron's record-setting night (Reuters)

Nikola Jokic scored 35 points and Michael Porter Jr. added 25 as the visiting Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to six games with a 124-114 ...

Huskies Outlasted by No. 2 Lakers on Senior Day, 56-47 (michigantechhuskies.com)

. · Michigan Tech (15-11, 11-7 GLIAC) claims the fourth seed in the GLIAC Tournament, while Grand Valley State holds down the top seed, concluding the regular ...

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Lakers' Darvin Ham on Defending Nikola Jokić: 'Have to Keep ... (Bleacher Report)

The Los Angeles Lakers had no answers for Nikola Jokić during Saturday night's 124-114 loss to the Denver Nuggets, as the superstar big man went off for 35…

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Nikola Jokic attempted to prevent Lakers from challenging a call with ... (The Denver Post)

Nikola Jokic was involved in a confusing sequence late in the game between the Nuggets and Lakers in which he didn't think Darvin Ham should have been ...

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Nuggets win eighth straight against Lakers: 'We just wanted to take ... (Nuggets.com)

Make that eight straight victories. The Denver Nuggets may just own this matchup. "We just wanted to take the life out of this arena," said Jamal Murray.

Lakers' LeBron James reaches 40000 career points (ABC News)

James came into the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Denver Nuggets needing nine points to reach the mark. He got there with a driving layup at the 10:39 ...

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets: How to watch, schedule ... (CBSSports.com)

The Lakers came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to ...

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How to watch today's Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA ... (CBS DC)

It's Jokic vs. James as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Denver Nuggets today. Find how and when to watch the game.

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Nuggets dominate clutch minutes again to spoil Lakers' celebration ... (The Denver Post)

Nikola Jokic scored 35 for the Nuggets, and Michael Porter Jr. didn't miss a shot on the night LeBron James scored over him for his 40000th career point.

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How to Watch the Nuggets vs. Lakers Game: Streaming & TV Info (knopnews2)

Get live streaming ...

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Analysis: Why Lakers' struggles against Nuggets are getting worse (Los Angeles Times)

Lakers players are frustrated they've lost eight consecutive games to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, and there's no sign of the trend reversing soon.

How to Watch the Nuggets vs. Lakers Game: Streaming & TV Info (KKTV 11 News)

Get live streaming ...

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Analysis: Lakers frustrated they can't beat Nuggets, and the problem ... (Yahoo Sports)

Lakers players are frustrated they've lost eight consecutive games to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, and there's no sign of the trend reversing soon.

Nikola Jokic NBA Preview vs. the Lakers (WYMT News)

Match preview, player ...

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Lakers experience déjà vu all over again in another loss to Nuggets ... (The Athletic)

The Nuggets, Davis said then, go to a “Peja (Stojakovic) action” within their lethal Jokić-Murray two-man game, which throws the Lakers off because Denver runs ...

How to Watch the Nuggets vs. Lakers Game: Streaming & TV Info (WSAZ-TV)

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Greyhounds Drops Series Clincher to Lakers (University of Indianapolis)

Of the Hounds offense, Brayton Bowen and Drew Donaldson both went yard in the loss, with Bowen having a 1-1 day with three walks.

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LeBron James' Viral Instagram Post After Nuggets-Lakers Game (Sports Illustrated)

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets (at home) by a score of 124-114. Despite the loss, LeBron James made NBA history by ...

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Lakers continuing playoff chase with Nuggets' questions left unsolved (OCRegister)

Denver has now won eight consecutive games against the Lakers, many by executing in final minutes of close games.

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Lakers Grim Reality Coming to Light After Another Loss to Denver (Sports Illustrated)

"The defensive issues stem from the inability to corral Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic pick-and-roll plays, a problem that doesn't solely belong to the Lakers.

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LeBron reaches 40000 points, but Jokic, Nuggets use finishing kick ... (CBS Los Angeles)

LeBron James reached 40000 points, but Nikola Jokic had 35 and 10 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets made a late push to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 124-114 ...

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Huskies women can't overcome tough start in loss Lakers (Daily Mining Gazette)

HOUGHTON — Shooting just 18.2% in the first quarter was not what the Michigan Tech Huskies women's basketball team was hoping to do Saturday afternoon at ...

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