{"id":386241,"date":"2026-04-11T05:34:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T05:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/386241\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T05:34:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T05:34:14","slug":"lakers-star-lebron-james-on-verge-of-major-history-against-suns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/386241\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakers Star LeBron James On Verge Of Major History Against Suns"},"content":{"rendered":"

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MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 04: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Miami Heat during the first half at Kaseya Center on December 04, 2024 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> will host the Phoenix Suns<\/a> in California.<\/p>\n

The Lakers are coming off a 119-103 win over the Golden State Warriors<\/a> at the Chase Center.<\/p>\n

LeBron James<\/a> finished the game with 26 points, eight rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and one block while shooting 11\/17 from the field and 3\/5 from three-point range in 32 minutes of playing time.<\/p>\n

Lakers Star LeBron James On Verge Of Major NBA History\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyStephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shakes hands with LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers after their game at Chase Center on April 09, 2026 in San Francisco, California.<\/p>\n

UPDATE<\/a>: LeBron James recorded his 12,000th assist.<\/p>\n

During Friday\u2019s game, James will have a chance to make incredible NBA<\/a> history.<\/p>\n

Real App wrote:<\/a> \u201cLeBron James is now 2 assists away from reaching 12,000 career assists \ud83e\udd2f\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyForward LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoot s jump shot in the second quarter of the game against the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center on Thursday, April 9, 2026 in San Francisco, CA.<\/p>\n

James is currently averaging 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 51.5% from the field and 31.5% from three-point range in 58 games.<\/p>\n

He is in his eighth season playing for the Lakers (and 23rd in the NBA).<\/p>\n

At 41, James still remains one of the elite players in the league.<\/p>\n

Lakers Ahead Of Suns Matchup\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks<\/a> at Madison Square Garden on February 01, 2026 in New York City.<\/p>\n

The Lakers come into the night as the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 51-29 record in 80 games.<\/p>\n

They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 26-13 at home).<\/p>\n

Following the Suns, the Lakers will play their final game of the 2026 regular season on Sunday when they host the Utah Jazz<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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GettyLeBron James #23 and Bronny James<\/a> #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers are interviewed after the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> at Crypto.com Arena on October 22, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.<\/p>\n

When healthy, the Lakers were among the elite teams in the NBA.<\/p>\n

That said, injuries to Austin Reaves<\/a> and Luka Doncic<\/a> have slowed their momentum.<\/p>\n

They are coming off a year where they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs (in five games).<\/p>\n

Suns Before Lakers Clash\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyHead coach Jordan Ott of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on March 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Bulls<\/a> defeated the Suns 105-103.<\/p>\n

The Suns are the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 44-36 record in 80 games.<\/p>\n

After a tough year in 2025, they have surprised the league this season.<\/p>\n

Following the Lakers, the Suns will play their final game of the regular season on Sunday when they visit the OKC Thunder<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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