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LeBron just misses historic triple-double, but still defies his age with prolific efforts for Lakers

On Tuesday night, LeBron James nearly recorded a triple-double, finishing with nine rebounds and at least 30 points in a 141-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks, missing one rebound late.
James treated Tuesday as a game day to test his 41-year-old body and followed an extensive recovery routine including a cold tub and hyperbaric chamber.
With 3:43 left, James committed a foul and exited the game, replaced by his 21-year-old son, Bronny James, then said `Oh, I feel it` as he headed to the bench.
James' night added to career milestones even as the oldest triple-double record remained unbroken; he scored at least 30 and posted his 61st Lakers double-double, surpassing Kobe Bryant, while Karl Malone's age mark stands.
Having posted 15 triple-doubles over three years, James hasn't reached that mark since last Feb. 1 at New York and is adjusting alongside Luka Doncic by playing off the ball and leading the second unit.

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