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Cleveland Cavaliers - LeBron James becomes youngest player to reach 25,000 points

LeBron 'King' James

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James continues to demolish records as his legendary 12-year career trudges on.

James, became the youngest ever player to cross the 25,000-point plateau on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Going into the game, LeBron only needed 21 points to cross the threshold, he converted an alleyoop from point guard Matthew Dellavedova four minutes into the fourth quarter to give him 22 points on the night, and scoring his 25,001st point of his career.

James, who made his NBA debut at the age of 18, is also the youngest player to score 1,000 points, 10,000 points, 20,000 points, the youngest Rookie of the Year winner, and the youngest All-Star Game MVP.

LeBron James finished the night against the Philadelphia 76ers with 22 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks in 33 minutes of action. Once again showing why he is the 'greatest player in the world'. 

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Clevelend Cavaliers - J.R. Smith knee contusion

J.R. Smith

Cleveland Cavaliers J.R. Smith will not return after suffering right knee contusion during the 1st half vs Philadelphia 76ers.

Smith only played 5 minutes, after picking up two early fouls in the first quarter.

J.R. Smith is averaging 6.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists over the first 3 games for the Cavaliers.



News: Cavaliers J.R. Smith to miss at least next 2 games due to knee bruise and quad tendinitis.