LeBron sets odd mark in not reaching foul line in win over Grizzlies
The Los Angeles Lakers keep rolling, but LeBron James set an unusual personal mark in Saturday's 109-108 road win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
James' 27 field-goal attempts without a free-throw opportunity were the most shots he's ever taken in a game without earning a trip to the charity stripe, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. It was only the 14th occasion in his career he didn't reach the line and the first time since Feb. 10 of last season.
"I'm living in the paint and if you look at my arm right here, these are four or five (scratches) that happened the last two games, and they weren't called at all," James said.
Sixteen of his 27 field-goal attempts Saturday came in the paint. James is now averaging 5.6 fouls shots per game this season, the lowest mark of his career.
Lakers coach Frank Vogel said the team plans to complain to the NBA office about how James is being officiated.
"We'll deal with the proper channels and talk to the league about that," he said.
The Lakers keep winning, however. Their 14-2 start is the best record of any LeBron-led team through 16 games to start a season in James' career.