37.0 at 38: LeBron James goes on scoring tear after birthday

Published January 17, 2023 3:05 PM

By GREG BEACHAM
AP Sports Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James has picked up speed at a time in life when all but the world’s greatest athletes are slowing down. James celebrated his 38th birthday last month by scoring 47 points, and the second-leading scorer in NBA history has been on a vintage roll ever since. James is averaging 37.0 points, 9.7 rebounds and 8.6 assists for the Los Angeles Lakers in his last seven games since turning 38. He has three 40-point performances in that stretch, including a season-high 48-point effort in a victory over Houston.

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