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LeBron James had a wild reaction after being helped up courtside—and no one saw it coming
TL;DR
LeBron James reacted unexpectedly after being helped up from the courtside during a game where the Lakers defeated the Rockets 98-78. He scored 28 points, contributing to the Lakers' advancement to the second round of the playoffs.
Key points
- LeBron James scored 28 points in the game
- Lakers defeated the Rockets 98-78
- Lakers advanced to the second round of the playoffs
- Jabari Smith Jr. blocked LeBron James' shot
- Will Anderson Jr. was sitting courtside during the incident
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LeBron James had a wild reaction after being helped up courtside—and no one saw it coming originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the second round Friday night after convincingly defeating the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game 6.
LeBron James carried the load with 28 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists, helping the Lakers secure a 4-2 series victory despite playing without injured star Luka Doncic. The highlight of the night, however, happened off the stat sheet.
In the third quarter, Jabari Smith Jr. blocked a shot of James, sending the 41-year-old into the courtside seats. Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr., who recently signed a record-breaking three-year, $150 million contract extension, was sitting right there.
He reached out to help James to his feet and they shared a brief embrace before James returned to the court and Anderson to his seat. After the game, King James surprised everyone with his comments about the Texans' star.
Q&A
What happened to LeBron James during the game against the Rockets?
LeBron James was sent into the courtside seats after a block by Jabari Smith Jr. and had a surprising reaction when helped up.
How did the Lakers perform in their playoff series against the Rockets?
The Lakers won the series 4-2, securing their advancement to the second round after defeating the Rockets 98-78 in Game 6.
What were LeBron James' stats in the game against the Rockets?
LeBron James scored 28 points, along with seven rebounds and eight assists in the game.
Who was sitting courtside when LeBron James fell?
Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. was sitting courtside when LeBron James was knocked into the seats.
