LeBron James ties Chicago Bulls in playoff wins after sensational Game 3 win vs. Houston Rockets

Game 3 against Houston was the latest reminder that his playoff impact has not faded.

LeBron James rescues LA Lakers with vintage Game 3 finish

The performance itself was worthy of the milestone, with LeBron carrying the Lakers through a chaotic 112-108 overtime win.

He finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, three steals, and a block while playing over 45 minutes. But the defining moment came late in regulation, when Houston was seconds away from cutting the series deficit.

With the Rockets leading by six in the final 30 seconds, the Lakers forced mistakes, Marcus Smart hit three free throws, and LeBron delivered the biggest swing of the night.

After forcing the turnover, he drilled the tying three with just over 13 seconds left, sending the game to overtime and crushing Houston’s momentum.

From there, the Lakers finished the job and took a 3-0 series lead. For LeBron, it was not just another playoff win. It was No. 187, the kind of number that makes even the Bulls comparison feel almost impossible.

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