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LeBron James just won a game he had a 0.05% chance of winning
TL;DR
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers won a game they had only a 0.05% chance of winning, taking a 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets. They were down six points with less than 30 seconds left, defying historical playoff odds.
Key points
- LeBron James led the Lakers to a comeback win.
- Lakers were down six points with less than 30 seconds left.
- Historical playoff record was 1717-1 for teams in that situation.
- Lakers improved their record to 1713-2 with this win.
- The victory gives the Lakers a commanding 3-0 series lead.
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The Los Angeles Lakers and superstar LeBron James overcame long odds to come out on top and take a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets.
The Lakers were down six points with less than 30 seconds left in regulation. When NBA teams were down six or more in the last 30 seconds of regulation in the playoffs in the last 29 years, they were 1717-1.
With the Lakers' win on Friday, they are now 1713-2.
The Lakers pulled off the impossible even though they led for most of the contest.
Los Angeles led for 82 percent of the contest; however, the Rockets tuned up their play down the stretch and throughout the second half. It was by far Houston's best half of the series.
The Rockets had a 96.6 percent chance to win after Jaxson Hayes missed a two-foot tip shot with 34 seconds remaining. Immediately after, Marcus Smart caused a turnover and drew a foul on a three-point attempt.
On the next possession, LeBron James created another turnover. He played hot potato with Luke Kennard before drilling a clutch three-pointer to tie the game and eventually force overtime.
The Lakers started the overtime period on fire, going on a 6-2 run, and they never looked back.
Q&A
What were the odds of the Lakers winning against the Rockets?
The Lakers had a 0.05% chance of winning the game when they were down six points with less than 30 seconds left.
How did the Lakers perform in the playoffs when down six points in the last 30 seconds?
Before this game, NBA teams were 1717-1 when down six or more points in the last 30 seconds of regulation in the playoffs.
What is the current series lead for the Lakers against the Rockets?
The Lakers now lead the series 3-0 against the Houston Rockets.
