The 40-year-old James became the oldest player to score 40 points in an NBA game Thursday night, putting up a season-high 42 in the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors. James passed the record held by Michael Jordan, his idol and the only other NBA player to score 40 after his 40th birthday.

LeBron James poured in 42 points to join Michael Jordan as the only 40-year-olds to score 40 points in an NBA game as the host Los Angeles Lakers notched a 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.

Despite their shifting lineups and unavailable new players, the Los Angeles Lakers are on a hot streak of late. After surviving a Golden State Warriors rally in the second half of a home encounter Thursday,

The Golden State Warriors went all-in … kinda. The Los Angeles Lakers seemingly stay in that mode … kinda sorta. Circumstances presented the Lakers with an opportunity to play the ultimate long game,

The Lakers also decided to trade for Mark Williams to give themselves a starting center. Los Angeles thinks that