The NBA scoring champion, LeBron James, is set to add to his career total against a familiar Milwaukee Bucks team when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.
When it comes to the NBA’s all-time scoring list, No. 6 now stands alone at No. 1.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James surpassed Hall-of-Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 38-year-old record after scoring 38 points in a 133-130 loss to the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.
Spanning his two stints with the Cavaliers, James spent 11 seasons in the Central Division against the Bucks.
In his third season, the legend of King James swiftly began to disperse across the league. It was in the 2005-06 campaign that James embarked on an astounding playoff streak that lasted until his first season with the Lakers in 2018-19.
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, second left, takes a hook shot against the Milwaukee Bucks Feb 20, 2009, in Milwaukee.
Darren Hauck, Associated Press ArchivesTwo years prior on Jan. 5, 2007, the Bucks held James to a mind-boggling eight points, which still stands as the last time he’s scored under double digits.
This time, James was en route to his first MVP and torched the Bucks with 55 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in the Cavaliers’ 111-103 victory in Milwaukee. James racked up 16 points in under three minutes to begin the third quarter after trailing at halftime.
Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade, right, reacts as teammate LeBron James goes up for a dunk against the Milwaukee Bucks Dec. 6, 2010, in Milwaukee.
Morry Gash, Associated Press ArchivesOn a winter night during Year 1 of the Heat’s much-dissected Big 3, James and Dwyane Wade heated up the Bucks’ hardwood with what many consider as one of most iconic photos in the history of the league.
As James rises for his crushing one-handed dunk early in the first quarter, Wade confidently struts forward with his back turned from the action and his arms spread out after dishing the dime.
Miami Heat's LeBron James dunks against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game 4 in a first-round NBA playoff series April. 28, 2013, in Milwaukee. Giving chase are Bucks' Brandon Jennings (3), Ersan Ilyasova (7), of Turkey, and Heat's Shane Battier. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
JEFFREY PHELPS, Associated Press ArchivesJames dusted off the broomstick for his lone playoff series against the Bucks.
Guard Brandon Jennings infamously predicted “Bucks in six” but the No. 1 seed Heat swept the No. 8 seed Bucks in the first round of the 2013 playoffs.
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, knocks the ball loose from Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James March 19, 2018, in Cleveland.
Tony Dejak, Associated Press ArchivesNo coach, no problem.
Despite Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue missing the game due to a leave of absence for health issues, James posted his third triple-double in four contests during a 124-117 victory in Cleveland.
The Bucks' superstar exited a Game 1 loss to the Miami Heat early. Coach Mike Budenholzer provided an update on Giannis Antetokonumpo's status on Monday.
“This is like the worst-kept secret in the world, isn’t it, that this is eventually going to be an NBA city?” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double wasn't enough for Milwaukee against host Los Angeles.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been hobbled by a left calf strain. It's not clear if he'll play Sunday against the Indiana Pacers in Game 1.
Damian Lillard set the franchise mark for points in either half of a postseason game on Sunday against Indiana.
Damian Lillard scored 26 points in the first two quarters but Milwaukee fell to Indiana in Game 2 of their playoff series.
The Bucks fought all the way back from a 19-point first-half deficit against the Pacers.
His playing status for Game 4 against the Pacers on Sunday is still unknown.
Indiana pushed Milwaukee to the brink of elimination Sunday in their first-round playoff series.
Milwaukee got younger in the backcourt by selecting a 19-year-old with the 23rd choice in Wednesday night's NBA draft.
Giannis Antetokounmpo offers a hand to Jaylen Brown only to jokingly pull it back. The Celtics All-Star responds by calling the two-time MVP a "child."
Giannis Antetokounmpo did most of the heavy lifting for Milwaukee, posting a double-double during Sunday's victory over the Nets in New York.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is now the ninth player to win the fan vote in back-to-back seasons.
The 16-year-old Beaver Dam sophomore was not expected to walk or talk. Now he is dancing in a NBA arena.
With Milwaukee winning one game in its first-round matchup with Miami after finishing the regular season a league-best 58-24, here's where the Bucks' finish falls in the team's 55-year history.
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