LeBron James poured in 42 points to join Michael Jordan as the only 40-year-olds to score 40 points in an NBA game as the host Los Angeles Lakers notched a 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.

The Los Angeles Lakers are hosting the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night for one of the most highly-anticipated divisional matchups possible. Superstars Steph Curry and LeBron James faced off in the NBA Finals for four consecutive years between 2015-18, so it is always a show when they meet for a rematch.

LeBron James joined NBA icon Michael Jordan as the only players to score 40 points in a game at the age of 40, pouring in 42 on Thursday as the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 120-112.

The Lakers’ acquisition of Luka Doncic was the biggest move of the week, even if plenty of other teams were also able to improve.

On Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers won by a score of 120-112. LeBron James finished the win with 42 points, 17 rebounds, eight assists,

LeBron James had 42 points, 17 rebounds and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers blew most of a 26-point lead before hanging on to beat the Golden State Warriors 120-112 on Thursday night. Austin Reaves scored 23 points and Gabe Vincent hit five 3-pointers for the Lakers,