LeBron sets another unique milestone

The Los Angeles Lakers are one victory away from the Western Conference semifinals after edging the Houston Rockets 112-108 in an overtime thriller in Game 3. LeBron James once again dictated the outcome with a performance that defied age and circumstance. The 41-year-old forced overtime by drilling a clutch three with 12 seconds left in regulation, then carried the Lakers through the extra period. He finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds and six assists in 45 minutes, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most playoff games with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds by a player over 40.

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined since the end of the regular season, James has shouldered the team’s offensive and emotional load, maintaining elite production. Now leading the series 3-0, the Lakers aim to complete the sweep and secure early passage to the next round, capitalizing on James’s remarkable postseason form.