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NBA fans were left in awe of LeBron James after he put together another efficient performance in the LA Lakers' 107-95 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers visited Portland for their NBA In-Season Tournament game. They improved to 3-0 and are in the driver's seat to take the top spot in West Group A.
James ended the game with 35 points, five rebounds, nine assists and two steals. He was 13-for-22 from the field and made five 3-point shots. He was simply too good for the young Trail Blazers team missing Anfernee Simons, Malcolm Brogdon and Scoot Henderson.
Anthony Davis added 16 points, 14 rebounds, two assists, three steals and five blocks. D'Angelo Russell had 14 points and six assists, while Christian Wood came off the bench to drop a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds.
"The King" is in his 21st season in the NBA but seems to have found a way to fight Father Time and keep him at bay.
One LA Lakers fan compared his performance to a mix of Steph Curry and Magic Johnson:
"LeBron was really shooting like Steph and passing like Magic at 40. He's the GOAT, man."
One took it further and called LeBron James an MVP candidate this season despite the Lakers' 7-6 record:
"LeBron James has officially entered the MVP conversation."
Another LeBron fan is still in awe of what the 38-year-old star is doing:
"LeBron James is the only past prime player ever to put up numbers that are better than many of his prime years."
One fan pointed out LeBron's age and the level he's playing at the moment:
"What LeBron is doing at his age with the minutes he's played is truly unbelievable and unprecedented."
LeBron James will turn 39 next month
"The King" will celebrate his 39th birthday on Dec. 30. The LA Lakers will be on the road that day, visiting the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center.
James has only missed one game this season and is averaging 25.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.6 steals in 33.9 minutes per game. He's also shooting a career-high 57.2%.
It will be interesting to see if he can keep it up for a full season.
