LeBron James Electrifies NBA Fans in Lakers' Comeback Win vs ...
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LeBron James outscored the Los Angeles Clippers by himself in the fourth quarter en route to helping the L.A. Lakers overcome a 21-point deficit en route to a 116-112 win.
In the 4th quarter:<br><br>LeBron — Clippers — <br>19 PTS 16 PTS<br>5 3P 1 3P<br><br>???? <a href="https://t.co/fhusoyKbwF">pic.twitter.com/fhusoyKbwF</a>
LeBron James in the 4th quarter:<br><br>19 points<br>5 threes<br>4 assists<br><br>1st player in the Play-by-Play Era (since 1996-97) to reach those numbers in a single 4th quarter. Only 39 years old. ???? <a href="https://t.co/hIPrbRPfpA">pic.twitter.com/hIPrbRPfpA</a>
LeBron tonight:<br><br>— 34/6/8<br>— 62/58/100% <br>— 19 points in the 4th<br>— 2nd career 5-3P fourth quarter <br>— Outscored the Clippers in the 4th <br>— Largest 4th quarter comeback of his career <br><br>He's only 39 years old. <a href="https://t.co/y6ep206zVB">https://t.co/y6ep206zVB</a>
The Clips led 98-77 in the first minute of the fourth quarter after a Mason Plumlee layup. But it was all LeBron from there as he added another highlight to his legendary 21-year NBA career.
James scored 19 points in the fourth to the Clippers' 16. He also assisted on 11 more points, so he was directly responsible for 30 of the Lakers' 39 fourth-quarter points.
The biggest dime occurred with the game tied at 106, when James found Rui Hachimura to give the Lakers the lead for good.
Rui corner three puts the Lakers up 3, cutting a 21-point deficit on ESPN! <a href="https://t.co/SbIXV9BBC0">pic.twitter.com/SbIXV9BBC0</a>
That was part of a 12-0 Laker run which began with five LeBron points:
First the tough banker, then the top of the key 3... LeBron is going to WORK in the 4Q ???????? <a href="https://t.co/NEzeRvSfVf">https://t.co/NEzeRvSfVf</a> <a href="https://t.co/e1qBKWvYl0">pic.twitter.com/e1qBKWvYl0</a>
The Lakers then led 111-106 and also 114-108 a few moments later, but a pair of Kawhi Leonard buckets couple with some Clips stops gave the team a chance to tie or win the game.
Enter James, who forced Leonard to take a tough baseline jumper that was well off the mark. LeBron grabbed the ball and threw it down court to Cam Reddish for a bucket and the exclamation point on this game.
Lakers hold on and get the W!<br><br>Erased a 21-point 4Q deficit. <a href="https://t.co/k79NKo726o">pic.twitter.com/k79NKo726o</a>
Afterward, James stressed the importance of never giving up:
"The game is not ever over until it's double zeroes."<br><br>—LeBron James after the biggest 4Q comeback of his career <a href="https://t.co/i8f3GfZyc0">pic.twitter.com/i8f3GfZyc0</a>
And with that, the 39-year-old James left a legion of fans and analysts in awe once again.
RT IF YOU THINK LEBRON IS THE GREATEST BASKETBALL PLAYER OF ALL TIME ???? <a href="https://t.co/HieYD3H7im">pic.twitter.com/HieYD3H7im</a>
Don't take LeBron James for granted. <a href="https://t.co/cSATxw40Mf">pic.twitter.com/cSATxw40Mf</a>
LeBron doing things in 2024 that haven't been done since the year he was drafted. <a href="https://t.co/2LXzOxArzC">pic.twitter.com/2LXzOxArzC</a>
Lebron outscored the Clippers by himself in the 4th quarter <a href="https://t.co/EwiB8MSeL7">pic.twitter.com/EwiB8MSeL7</a>
LeBron switch hunted Harden's soul every possession and took this game. Holy shit.
Lebron cooked the Clippers to a burnt crisp offensively and then locked up Kawhi when it mattered defensively. <br><br>He shouldn't have to do that at this age lol
This mf Lebron James is a psychopath!!!! Possibly the last clipper home game against the Lakers (in the same arena) and yo ass turn on the Time Machine. <br><br>Actually I take that back. He just still like that.
This Mf LeBron just took over this damn game. Come on Kawhi!!! Fight back.
People watch performances like that from LeBron, and still say he is not the greatest of all time. FOOLS ????
An incredible comeback by <a href="https://twitter.com/Lakers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Lakers</a> as ALL the talents of <a href="https://twitter.com/KingJames?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KingJames</a> were on display at winning time as he outscored the Clippers in the last quarter . LeBron to led Lakers to the W vs <a href="https://twitter.com/LAClippers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LAClippers</a> R u serious LeBron WOW 39 yrs old .Resume keeps getting better - did I hear GOAT ?
LeBron is too old to be doing this sh*t, man. At 39, he's supposed to be a full-time mentor, not having 4th quarter takeovers! ????????????
Feel lucky to be witnessing this.<br><br>A performance for the ages.<br><br>LEBRON MF JAMES ????????
lebron james since the all star break: <br><br>30.7 ppg <br>9.7 asts <br>6.7 rebs <br><br>61/57/57 splits <br><br>(only 7 free throw attempts) <br><br>???????????????????????????? <a href="https://t.co/rPwpFQNmqm">pic.twitter.com/rPwpFQNmqm</a>
The 32-28 Lakers have now won eight of their last 11 games and have a chance to continue the hot streak with 10 of their next 11 contests at home, where they've excelled (20-9 vs. 12-19 on the road). That stretch begins with the Washington Wizards on Thursday.
