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PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 133-130 win over the Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder will forever be part of NBA history following Tuesday’s 133-130 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

The actual game served as a subheader due to LeBron James creating NBA history.

As most were well aware by time the game started, James needed 36 points to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the league’s all-time scoring leader. James scored 38 points and broke the record near the end of the third quarter.

Despite that, the Thunder spoiled the party, sneaking off with the win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 30 points, and Jalen Williams added 25 points.

Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from this historic night that saw the Thunder win by two points.

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 7, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Harry How/Getty Images

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against LeBron James #6 and Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 7, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Harry How/Getty Images

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward Troy Brown Jr. (7) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores in front of Jalen Williams #8 and Mike Muscala #33 of the Oklahoma City Thunder on his way to passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 7, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Harry How/Getty Images

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) poses for photos with his sons Bronny and Bryce Maximus, daughter Zhuri, wife Savannah and mother Gloria after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) gives post game interview following the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. James became the NBA all time scoring leader passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) speaks after breaking the record for all-time scoring in the NBA during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; A video board displays the new NBA all-time leading scorer after Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) breaks the record for all-time scoring during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) celebrates former Lakers player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar after breaking the record for all-time scoring in the NBA during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) celebrates with NBA commissioner Adam silver and former Lakers player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar after breaking the record for all-time scoring in the NBA during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after becoming the NBA all time scoring leader as former player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and commissioner Adam Silver congratulate during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; NBA commissioner Adam Silver with former Los Angeles Lakers player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar congratulates forward LeBron James (6) after James becomes the all time NBA scoring leader againt the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) meets with former player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar after breaking the NBA all time scoring record against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Former Los Angeles Lakers player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hugs forward LeBron James (6) after James becomes the all time NBA scoring leader againt the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) takes a ball from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar after breaking the record for all-time scoring in the NBA during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after breaking the NBA all time scoring record against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) celebrates with NBA commissioner Adam silver and former Lakers player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar after breaking the record for all-time scoring in the NBA during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) celebrates after breaking the all-time scoring record in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after breaking the all-time scoring record in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) celebrates after breaking the record for all-time scoring in the NBA during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) hugs agent Rich Paul after breaking the all-time scoring record in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) celebrates with his mother Gloria James after breaking the all-time scoring record in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) celebrates with his son Bronny James after breaking the all-time scoring record in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) celebrates with his son Bryce Maximus after breaking the all-time scoring record in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) celebrates after breaking the all-time scoring record in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) controls the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) and guard Josh Giddey (3) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Video board indicating Los Angeles Lakers within two points of the all time NBA scoring record during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) shoots to be within three points of the record in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) shoots the ball in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Recording artist Usher reacts in the third quarter between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) shoots the ball in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) shoots the ball in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward Troy Brown Jr. (7) and forward Rui Hachimura (28) defend against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Recording artist Jay-Z attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) watches from the bench in the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) and center Thomas Bryant (31) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Detail view of the sneakers worn by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; American tennis player John McEnroe attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault looks on in the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham looks on in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; American boxer Floyd Mayweather attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward Troy Brown Jr. (7) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) controls the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and forward Jaylin Williams (6) in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) controls the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Former NFL player Shannon Sharpe attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Recording artist Jay-Z attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) warms up before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; The NBA all-time scoring record is displayed before the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) enters the court before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) warms up before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores on a jumper behind Kenrich Williams #34 and Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts a shot in front of Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder on his way to passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles as he is interviewed at the end of the game after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the end of the game after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with musician Usher at the end of the game after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers addresses the crowd after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: Fans cheer during a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with teammates after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with Magic Johnson after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts with Bronny James and Bryce James after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts with Bronny James and Bryce James after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers addresses the crowd after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts with Bronny James and Bryce James after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reacts on the court after LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers passed Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar stands on court with LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers after James passed Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts towards referee Suyash Mehta after a call in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers compete for a loose ball at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives with the ball against Troy Brown Jr. #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: Actor Denzel Washington attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball against Troy Brown Jr. #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers throws chalk in the air before taking the court for a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a shot during the first half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers is defended by Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers participates in warmups prior to a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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