Is LeBron James playing tonight against the OKC Thunder? | February 7, 2023 | 2022-23 NBA Season
LeBron James will have a chance to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The LA Lakers will host the Thunder on Tuesday night and fans are hoping to see James break the record.
Unfortunately, the four-time NBA champion may not play tonight. He is questionable for Tuesday night's matchup due to left ankle soreness and may miss the game.
LeBron's injury status will be updated shortly before the game starts, but for now, he is listed as questionable and will likely be sidelined. If he doesn't play, he will have a chance to break the record against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.
LeBron James may not play against the Oklahoma City Thunder
LeBron has been dealing with ankle issues for a while and hasn't fully recovered yet. The 20-year NBA veteran has missed 11 games in the 2022-23 season, including five straight in November 2022.
The LA Lakers will play one of their most important games on Tuesday night as they host the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder are only 0.5 games ahead of the Lakers, which is what makes this matchup very interesting.
James is only 36 points away from breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record, which is what makes the upcoming game even more special. Unfortunately, NBA fans may not witness a historic night on Tuesday.
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The four-time MVP has played in the last three games, averaging 27.0 points, 8.7 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game. James led the Lakers to a 2-1 record in these games and even posted a 28-10-11 triple-double against the New York Knicks.
LeBron James' injury status will be updated shortly before the game starts. Considering that this is a Western Conference matchup, James' status may not be revealed until 9 PM Eastern Time.
When can LeBron break the all-time scoring record?
LeBron is averaging 30.0 points per game on 50.5% shooting in the 2022-23 season. If he misses Tuesday night's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he will most likely break the record against the Milwaukee Bucks or the Golden State Warriors.
Current record holder Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spent six seasons of his career in Milwaukee, so breaking the record against the Bucks would be very special.
If James doesn't break the record against the Bucks, becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer against the Golden State Warriors would also be special considering his rivalry with the Dubs.
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The Lakers forward needs 36 points to surpass Abdul-Jabbar. He has scored more than 35 points in nine out of 43 games this season, so he could likely do it in a single game.