Lakers star LeBron James set another NBA playoff record during his appearance in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
James appeared in his 260th postseason game, moving him into first place on the all-time list for playoff appearances, surpassing Derek Fisher. Of the 4,489 players to have participated in an NBA regular-season contest, 63% have not reached 260 games.
The sixth showdown at Walt Disney World Resort is also James' 55th NBA Finals clash – tying Jerry West for fourth in league history as Bill Russell (70) tops the list.
260th playoff game — most in NBA history.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 11, 2020
Never missed a postseason contest. pic.twitter.com/WBb59Xo7j9
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The Lakers lead the Heat 3-2 in the best-of-seven series as the storied franchise stand on the cusp of their first championship since 2010, while James nears a fourth title.
James posted 40 points and 13 rebounds in Friday's Game 5 loss in Orlando, where the 35-year-old became the first player to post 40-plus points in a loss with a chance to clinch in the NBA Finals since Michael Jordan in Game 5 in 1993, per Stats Perform.
Congrats to @KingJames of the @Lakers for becoming the all-time leader in #NBAPlayoffs GAMES PLAYED! pic.twitter.com/cuBYhux7oD
— NBA (@NBA) October 11, 2020
LeBron James is playing in his 260th playoff game — the most by a player in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/5MxVsG4zrw
— StatMuse (@statmuse) October 11, 2020