Question:
On October 26, 2010, LeBron James of the Miami Heat scored a total of 31 points against the Boston Celtics. He made a total of 18 baskets which includes free throws, 2-point baskets, and 3-point baskets. He made 4 less 3-point baskets than the number of his 2-point baskets. How many of each type of basket did he make?
Answer:
LeBron James entered Thursday’s game against the Denver Nuggets needing just three baskets to pass Wilt Chamberlain (12,681) for third place on the NBA’s all-time field goals made list. It didn’t take James long to make history, hitting three field goals in the first quarter.
He officially passed Chamberlain on a driving layup in the first quarter en route to a 27-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist night in the Lakers’ 114-93 win. Not only did he pass Chamberlain but he also recorded his 96th career triple-double.
Step-by-step explanation:
All-Time Field Goals Made – Entering Thursday, Feb. 4
RANK PLAYER FGM FGA FG% GP FGM/G
1 Kareem Abdul Jabbar 15,837 28,307 55.9 1,560 10.2
2 Karl Malone 13,528 26,210 51.6 1,476 9.2
3 Wilt Chamberlain 12,681 23,497 54 1,045 12.1
4 LeBron James 12,679 25,185 50.3 1,287 9.9
5 Michael Jordan 12,192 24,537 49.7 1,072 11.4
