LeBron James adds another milestone to the history books in loss vs. Celtics

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to action Sunday evening, facing the Boston Celtics and renewing the league's most storied rivalry.

For the Celtics, it was all Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard as the two combined for 62 points, more than half of Boston's 111 total.

As for the Lakers, it was their usual contributors that led the way. Luka Doncic scored 25, LeBron James added 20 and Austin Reaves was the only other Laker in double-figures with 15.

With a lack of scoring support from the rest of the team, Los Angeles' offense fell flat, scoring just 89 in what ended as a 22-point loss.

That said, during the loss, James made more history.

The contest marked his 1,600th career game played, second most in NBA history.

James trails only Boston Celtics legend, four-time NBA Champion and Hall of Fame center Robert Parish for the most appearances in league history.

James could own that record soon, as he trails Parish by 12 games for the most all-time.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Vince Carter and Dirk Nowitzki round out the top-five.

12 games from now, the Lakers will be on the road against the Houston Rockets Mar. 16, assuming James doesn't miss any games from now until then.

As far as minutes played is concerned, James already holds that record, ahead of Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Nowitzki and Kevin Garnett.

Los Angeles will have the next two days off before facing the Orlando Magic Tuesday. Road matchups against the Suns and Warriors follow soon after.

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