Lakers vs. Thunder live score, updates, highlights, result as LeBron James nears all-time points record

The stage is set and all eyes are on Lakers superstar LeBron James as he is on the doorstep of history.

James, who is averaging 30.0 points per game in his 20th NBA season, enters Tuesday night’s game against the Thunder just 36 points away from surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. 

“It’s still mind-boggling to myself … I’ve never said I wanted to lead the league in scoring or, for sure, never said I wanted to be the all-time leader in scoring,” James said to ESPN’s Michael Wilbon in the lead-up to Tuesday’s game. “For me to be in the company with such a prominent, dominant force like Kareem was, it’s an honor.” 

Abdul-Jabbar will be in attendance as James looks to re-write the history books while leading the Lakers to a much-needed win. The Sporting News has you covered with live score and stat updates on what could be a historic night for James and the NBA.

MORE: Yes, LeBron is the GOAT scorer… here’s why.

Lakers vs. Thunder score

Lakers vs. Thunder live score, updates, highlights as LeBron James nears history

(All times Eastern.)

Pregame

10:02 p.m. — To no surprise, the stars are out. Jay-Z is on hand to potentially witness history.

Jay-Z is ready to watch Bron make history 🍷 pic.twitter.com/IJd4yYPlMh

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 8, 2023

9:42 p.m. — LeBron James is ready to go.

tip-off coming soon 🍿 pic.twitter.com/TU3UizvF30

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 8, 2023

9:30 p.m. — It’s official, according to the NBA’s official injury report, LeBron James is available for the Lakers despite dealing with left ankle soreness.

The pursuit of history is on.

7:05 p.m. — All eyes on LeBron.

According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, over 200 media members have been credentialed for the game, James’ mother, Gloria, and a number of his high school teammates.

In addition to the above group, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s attendance has been confirmed as well as Clippers head coach Ty Lue.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is expected to be at the game as well, as the NBA’s guest. LeBron’s former CLE coach Ty Lue, now coach of LAC, previously said he planned to come for James’ record breaker. With the Clippers off tonight, will he be here? “Hell yeah,” Lue told ESPN. https://t.co/mAmElkADfa

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) February 8, 2023

6:22 p.m. — The King has arrived.

He’s Here. pic.twitter.com/9jwhZGGtra

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 7, 2023

Lakers vs. Thunder start time

• Date: Tuesday, Feb. 7
• Time: 10:00 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. PT

Lakers vs. Thunder from Crypto.com Arena will tip off around 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Feb. 7, which is 7 p.m. local time in Los Angeles.

What channel is Lakers vs. Thunder on?

• Date: Tuesday, Feb. 7
• TV channel: TNT
• Live streaming: Sling TV

Lakers vs. Thunder will air on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.

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Lakers schedule 2022-23

If LeBron is unable to break the record against the Thunder, here are Los Angeles’ next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:

Thunder schedule 2022-23

Here are Oklahoma City’s next five games of the 2022-23 regular season: