LeBron James Sets New Records with 76ers Against Chicago Bulls

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In his debut season with the Philadelphia 76ers, LeBron James is already making waves in the NBA by setting new records with each game. On Sunday, he contributed to his fourth team’s impressive 9-2 start, while also achieving a notable milestone in NBA history.

During the game, all of the 76ers’ starters scored in double digits. Jaylen Brown led with 29 points, followed by Tyrese Maxey with 27. Joel Embiid secured a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. James added to the team’s success with 22 points, five rebounds, and five assists.

A key moment arrived in the first quarter when James scored a corner 3-pointer off a pass from Maxey. This shot enabled James to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record and become the all-time leader for points scored against the Chicago Bulls.

“James moved ahead of NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the all-time leader for points scored against the Chicago Bulls,” the game announcers noted.

Abdul-Jabbar had held the record with 1,895 points, acquired over 76 games. In contrast, James reached this record in six fewer games. Abdul-Jabbar retired in 1989 after a formidable 20-year NBA career, last playing against the Bulls in March 1989.

With the early 3-pointer on Sunday, James increased his tally to 1,897 points against the Bulls, eventually reaching 1,916. This achievement encompasses his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers.

James had already surpassed Abdul-Jabbar earlier, becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer in February 2023. He’s also broken other records set by Abdul-Jabbar, such as regular-season minutes played and career field goals made.

At 41, James shows no signs of slowing down. The 76ers have won eight of their last 10 games, including a recent victory over the Bulls in Philadelphia. During that encounter, James scored 15 points, bringing him closer to his recent record-breaking performance.

James will have the chance to further increase his all-time points against the Bulls on January 27, 2027, at Chicago’s United Center. For now, the focus remains on winning, as the 76ers lead the Eastern Conference. They will face the Boston Celtics, who trail closely at 7-2, in a pivotal match on November 10.

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