Even with no Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks had no issues with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. With their stars out, the Mavs

LeBron James turned 40 at the end of 2024. Obviously, Father Time did not get the memo. The all-time great captivated NBA fans in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers ' showdown with the undermanned Dallas Mavericks, displaying the same ferocity he did in his prime years.

LeBron James scored 30 points to become the NBA’s career leader in 30-point games, surpassing Michael Jordan’s record during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

The Dallas Mavericks played on the second night of a back-to-back against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, playing without Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Daniel Gafford. Meanwhile, the Lakers were mostly healthy,