LeBron James earns 1st triple-double of season in win over Kings
It's been 301 days since LeBron James notched a triple-double in an NBA game. During his final appearance of the 2014-15 regular season, the four-time league MVP finished with a line of 21-10-11 in a win over the Detroit Pistons.
James' drought came to an end Monday night against the Sacramento Kings, as he tallied 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 120-100 victory at Quicken Loans Arena.
It was the 40th triple-double of James' career, moving him within three of Fat Lever for sixth in NBA history.
NBA all-time triple-doubles leaders
| Rank | Player | Triple-Doubles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar Robertson | 181 |
| 2 | Magic Johnson | 138 |
| 3 | Jason Kidd | 107 |
| 4 | Wilt Chamberlain | 78 |
| 5 | Larry Bird | 59 |
| 6 | Fat Lever | 43 |
| 7 | LeBron James | 40 |
Cleveland has now won two in a row after dropping back-to-back games for just the fourth time all season. The team will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night before the All-Star break.