LeBron James Makes History as Lakers Rebound, Bucks and Trail Blazers Also Secure Victories
A dominant performance by LeBron James, coupled with key wins for the Milwaukee Bucks and Portland Trail Blazers, highlighted a compelling night of NBA action on February 13, 2026. The evening also saw the emotional return of Nikola Topic to the Oklahoma City Thunder lineup.
The Los Angeles Lakers, reeling from recent losses to the Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, found redemption with a resounding 124-104 victory. James, at 41 years and 44 days old, etched his name into the record books, becoming the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double, finishing with 28 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds.
“He was just phenomenal,” one analyst noted, highlighting James’s aggressive start, scoring 14 points in the first quarter and reaching 22 by the end of the third, where the Lakers built a decisive 32-19 run. Rui Hachimura contributed 21 points on an efficient 9-of-13 shooting, while Jaxson Hayes added 16 points and 7 rebounds, providing crucial support in the absence of Luka Doncic, who remains sidelined with a left leg injury sustained a week prior against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Meanwhile, in Oklahoma City, the Milwaukee Bucks asserted their dominance, defeating the Thunder 110-93. Despite the absence of star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Bucks coach Doc Rivers (replaced by Darwin Ham for personal reasons), the Bucks maintained control throughout the game, leading by 12 at halftime. Ousmane Dieng led the Bucks with a standout performance, posting 19 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 blocked shots. Aj Green added 17 points, and Bobby Portis contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds.
The night held a particularly poignant moment for the Thunder as Nikola Topic made his return to the court after undergoing treatment for testicular cancer, scoring 2 points in 12 minutes of play. Despite valiant efforts from Isaiah Joe (17 points) and Chet Holmgren (16 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists), the Thunder could not overcome the Bucks’ consistent pressure.
In other action, the Portland Trail Blazers continued their resurgence, securing their fourth win in five games with a 135-119 victory over the Utah Jazz. A dominant third quarter, fueled by a 40-23 run, proved to be the turning point for the Oregon franchise. Jrue Holiday led the Trail Blazers with a season-high 31 points.
The Dallas Mavericks, however, continued to struggle, extending their losing streak to nine games despite 19 points each from Max Christie and Naji Marshall.
