LeBron James and theLos Angeles Lakersarelooking to finish out their Western Conference first-round seriesagainst theHouston Rocketson Friday, May 1.
The 41-year-old superstar had 18 points in the first half as the Lakers built a 49-31 lead before going back to the locker room. He was responsible for seven of Los Angeles' 18 successful shot attempts from the field throughout the first two quarters of play.
During the game, James reached 1,500 career playoff points as a member of the Lakers.
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He reached the mark with a 4-foot, two-point shot, giving the Lakers a 32-18 lead with 9:26 left in the second quarter. James entered Game 6 with 1,489 playoff points for the Lakers.
The NBA playoffs bring out more than high‑stakes basketball, as stars showcase their sneaker style on the league’s biggest stage.See the coolest kicks worn during the 2026 NBA Playoffs, where footwear becomes part of the spotlight.
Above, The shoes of Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks are seen during the first half of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden on April 18, 2026, in New York City. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />
Coolest kicks of the NBA playoffs as stars show their sneaker style
The NBA playoffsbring out more than high‑stakes basketball, as stars showcase their sneaker style on the league’s biggest stage.See the coolest kicks worn during the 2026 NBA Playoffs, where footwear becomes part of the spotlight.Above, The shoes of Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks are seen during the first half of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden on April 18, 2026, in New York City.
LeBron James career playoff points
James entered Game 6 as the NBA’s all-time leader with 8,400 career points scored in the postseason. He scored a career-high 748 during the 2017-18 postseason while playing with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The most he scored in a single season with theMiami Heatwas 697 in 2011-12. He finished with 580 with the Lakers on the way to winning the 2019-20 NBA title.
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Cleveland Cavaliers: 4,573 (2003-2010, 2014-2018)
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Los Angeles Lakers: 1,500** (2019-26)
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Miami Heat: 2,338 (2010-2014)
**=will be updated after Game 6
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:LeBron James reaches another postseason scoring milestone
