James stars as Lakers set up Thunder showdown
LeBron James scored 28 points, along with seven rebounds and eight assists, helping the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Houston Rockets 98-78 to win their playoff series 4-2. The victory sets up a Western Conference semi-final matchup against the reigning NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. At 41, James continues to demonstrate elite performance, earning praise from Lakers coach JJ Redick for his leadership and historic career.
- ▪LeBron James scored 28 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists in the Lakers' 98-78 win over the Rockets.
- ▪The Lakers advanced to the Western Conference semi-finals with a 4-2 series victory over the Houston Rockets.
- ▪Oklahoma City Thunder, the reigning NBA champions, finished top of the Western Conference and swept the Phoenix Suns 4-0 in the first round.
- ▪Lakers coach JJ Redick called LeBron James one of, if not the greatest NBA player of all time.
- ▪James, 41, is the first player to participate in 23 consecutive NBA seasons and is the league's all-time leading scorer.
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