LeBron James joined Michael Jordan as the only players over 40 to have scored 40-plus points in a single NBA game on Thursday, as the Los Angeles Lakers held off a fightback from the Golden State Warriors to win 120-112.

On Thursday, while guiding his Los Angeles Lakers to a 120-112 home victory against the Golden State Warriors (before either team can add its new All-NBA trade

Since LeBron James is still playing at an All-NBA level at 40 years of age, he is bound to keep setting records and join elite company. The hoops legend added another milestone in the Los Angeles Lakers ' 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James surpasses Michael Jordan as the oldest player with a 40-point game in NBA history.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James scored 42 points against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, becoming the oldest player in NBA history to score 40 points in a game. NBA icon Michael Jordan,

With this performance, James (40 years, 39 days old) joined Jordan as the only 40-year-olds to ever notch a 40-point game, according to StatMuse. Jordan accomplished the feat in 2003 with the Washington Wizards, scoring 43 points at 40 years and four days old.

LeBron James was ruled out of Saturday's game against the Pacers because of left ankle soreness, the Lakers announced.

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. There is plenty of excitement around the team right now with Luka Doncic joining the Lakers following one of the most shocking trades in NBA history.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the oldest player in NBA history to score more than 40 points in a game - besting the mark set by

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