On Saturday night at the Chase Center in San Francisco, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors with a commanding 129-101 victory. LeBron James contributed significantly, posting 22 points, seven rebounds, nine assists, and a steal while shooting 7-of-13 from the field and 4-of-6 beyond the arc in 28 minutes of action.
LeBron James Reaches Milestone in Lakers Franchise Records
On top of his strong individual performance, LeBron James achieved a significant milestone, becoming only the second player in Los Angeles Lakers history to hit 1,000 three-pointers while representing the franchise. This accomplishment puts him alongside the legendary Kobe Bryant, who holds the franchise record with 1,827 three-pointers, with Derek Fisher trailing at 846.
Per Lakers: With his second 3-pointer tonight at Golden State, LeBron James reached 1,000 3-pointers as a Laker, joining Kobe Bryant (1,827) as the only players in franchise history to hit the mark. 1. Kobe Bryant (1,827) 2. LeBron James (1,000) 3. Derek Fisher (846)
—Ryan Ward, Lakers OnSI
At 41 years old, James remains one of the elite competitors in the NBA, continuing to add to his extensive list of career achievements. This season, he entered the game averaging 21.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per contest, while shooting just under 50% from the floor and approximately 30% from three-point range across 40 games.
LeBron vs Golden State: 22 PTS 7 REB 9 AST +26 Only scored 2 PTS in the second half.
—StatMuse
Current Standings and Upcoming Challenges for the Lakers
With this victory, the Lakers improved their record to 35-24 after 59 games, positioning themselves as the sixth seed in the Western Conference. The win also ended a three-game losing streak that had slowed their momentum. The team’s next matchup will be a home game against the Sacramento Kings, scheduled for Sunday in Los Angeles.
LeBron James is now in his eighth season with the Lakers and his 23rd season in the NBA overall. Despite his many years in the league, he continues to play a pivotal role for the franchise.
Lakers snap a three-game losing streak by blowing out the Warriors 129-101. Luka with 26, LeBron with 20 of his 22 in the first half. Reaves with 18 on 7/11 shooting. Light minutes for all three.
—Dan Woike, The Athletic
The Warriors fell to 31-29 in 60 games, currently holding the eighth seed in the Western Conference standings, a reminder of the highly competitive nature of the playoff race in this region.
LeBron’s Enduring Impact on Lakers and NBA Landscape
LeBron James’s achievement of 1,000 made three-pointers as a Laker highlights his adaptability and longevity in an evolving NBA. Joining Kobe Bryant in this elite category underscores his scoring versatility in addition to his leadership on and off the court. As the Lakers aim to strengthen their position in the Western Conference playoffs, James’s consistent performance will be crucial.
Moving forward, the Lakers will look to build on this momentum to improve their standings and prepare for the postseason, with LeBron continuing to serve as a cornerstone of their strategy and success.
Per Lakers: With his second 3-pointer tonight at Golden State, LeBron James reached 1,000 3-pointers as a Laker, joining Kobe Bryant (1,827) as the only players in franchise history to hit the mark.
1. Kobe Bryant (1,827)
2. LeBron James (1,000)
3. Derek Fisher (846)— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) March 1, 2026
LeBron vs Golden State:
22 PTS
7 REB
9 AST
+26Only scored 2 PTS in the second half. pic.twitter.com/BrpzGstkxd
— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 1, 2026
Lakers snap a three-game losing streak by blowing out the Warriors 129-101. Luka with 26, LeBron with 20 of his 22 in the first half. Reaves with 18 on 7/11 shooting. Light minutes for all three.
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) March 1, 2026
