LeBron James surpasses Karl Malone for most 20-point games in NBA history

With his eighth field goal of the game against Minnesota Timberwolves, James recorded his 1,135th career 20-point game.

Despite LeBron achieving this feat, the Lakers went down 102-111 against the Timberwolves. | Photo Credit: AP

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James on Saturday surpassed Karl Malone’s record of most 20-point games in the history of NBA.

With his eighth field goal of the game against Minnesota Timberwolves, James recorded his 1,135th career 20-point game.

Congrats to @KingJames of the @Lakers for moving up to FIRST on the All-Time 20-POINT GAMES list! pic.twitter.com/wQMbwbSYAr

— NBA (@NBA) October 29, 2022

Despite LeBron achieving this feat, the Lakers went down 102-111 against the Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Rudy Gobert added 22 points and 21 rebounds, and Minnesota handed Los Angeles its fifth straight loss to open the season.

Aside from his new 20-point game accomplishment and closing in on Abdul-Jabbar’s all time leading scorer in NBA history record, James is also among the all-time leaders in minutes (3rd), assists (7th) and steals (10th).