In the first round of the 2024/25 NBA playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-116 (1-3). The star player of the Lakers, LeBron James, took the court for 46 minutes.
During his time on the floor, James scored 27 points (making 5 of 9 field goals, including 2 of 4 three-pointers, and hitting 15 of 18 free throws), grabbed 12 rebounds, and provided eight assists. His overall plus-minus rating was -4.
According to information shared by statistical website Polymarket Hoops on social media, James managed to score 20 points in the first half of the game while making only five field goals. This remarkable feat has only happened twice in the 40-year-old veteran's career. Interestingly, before this moment, no player in playoff history had achieved such a performance even once.
