Another playoff game goes by where LeBron James is proving he can turn the clock back and will the Los Angeles Lakers to victory.
Heading into Game 3 against the Houston Rockets, the Lakers knew they were getting a desperate team that was in a must-win scenario. Houston nearly pulled it off in four quarters, but the Lakers forced overtime.
Just like that, LeBron James’ Lakers are one win away from advancing without taking on a single loss. Amid the journey, James made NBA history once again.
LeBron James’ Latest Historical Accomplishment
via Lakers Nation on X: With his performance, James recorded his fourth playoff game with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds since turning 40, the most in NBA history, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (3).
James checked in for 45 minutes on Friday night. He shot 10-22 from the field, knocking down 4-9 shots from three.
The superstar forward wrapped up the game with 29 points. He logged a double-double with 13 rebounds. James also produced six assists, and collected three steals and one block.
Along with surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James logged the 95th playoff game of his career with at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. That’s by far the most in NBA history. Nikola Jokic is the closest to him with 50 games of the same line.
The Lakers Are Sitting Pretty
So much for the Lakers being in big trouble with the Rockets.
Despite missing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, LeBron and the Lakers are in an excellent position.
James is having another stellar playoff run. In Game 1, James logged a double-double with 19 points, 13 assists, and eight rebounds.
When the Lakers and the Rockets met for Game 2, LeBron put up 28 points and seven assists, while coming down with eight rebounds.
With one more win, the Lakers will head to the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Game 4 is set to take place on April 26, with a 9:30 PM ET tip.