The Lakers had control for the entire game and won by a score of 116-104.

Four-time NBA Champion LeBron James was brilliant and led the way with 40 points, seven rebounds and five assists while shooting 13/17 from the field and 9/10 from the three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.

He also made Lakers history.

LeBron James becomes the 2nd Laker to make 9 3-pointers in multiple games, joining Kobe Bryant (4x).James is the first Laker to do it while shooting 90% from 3-point (9-10). pic.twitter.com/ChGKBmoPL1

— NBA History (@NBAHistory) April 1, 2024

Despite turning 39 years old in December, James has had another incredible season and is averaging 25.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 53.3% from the field and 41.6% from the three-point range in 65 games.

😂 pic.twitter.com/Uh6xDdedr7

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 1, 2024

With the victory, the Lakers improved to 42-33 in 75 games, which has them as the ninth seed in the Western Conference.

They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games and will now travel to Canada for a showdown with the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday evening.

He had how many tonight!? pic.twitter.com/w2vHWc279Z

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 1, 2024

As for the Nets, they dropped to 29-46 in 75 games, which has them as the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference.

They have gone 3-7 over their last ten games and will play their next game on Monday evening when they visit Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.