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41-year-old LeBron James proves Kendrick Perkins wrong after Lakers win
TL;DR
LeBron James led the Lakers to a 98-78 victory over the Rockets in Game 6, scoring 28 points. His performance silenced doubter Kendrick Perkins, who had predicted the Rockets would win the series.
Key points
- LeBron James scored 28 points in Game 6
- Lakers won 98-78 against the Houston Rockets
- Kendrick Perkins doubted James' leadership before the game
- Lakers advance to face the Oklahoma City Thunder
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LeBron James silenced his doubters anew with another vintage performance during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 98-78 Game 6 win against the Houston Rockets to book their tickets to the next round, where they’ll face the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The 41-year-old NBA star led the Lakers with 28 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists on 10-of-25 shooting from the field in 37 minutes, prompting Kendrick Perkins to eat his words after the ESPN analyst doubted that James could lead his team to victory in Game 6.
Prior to the contest, Perkins proclaimed that the Rockets were “going to win the series,” adding that he doubts James has what it takes to lead the Lakers.
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“Definitely wasn’t expecting and 41 year old Bron James to have this type of energy, but I knew better than to underestimate the [GOAT] God Bless America,” Perkins posted on X after Game 6.
Q&A
How many points did LeBron James score in Game 6 against the Rockets?
LeBron James scored 28 points in the Lakers' Game 6 victory over the Rockets.
What did Kendrick Perkins say about LeBron James before Game 6?
Kendrick Perkins doubted LeBron James' ability to lead the Lakers to victory, predicting that the Rockets would win the series.
Who will the Lakers face in the next round after defeating the Rockets?
The Lakers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the next round after their win against the Rockets.
