On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers built a double-digit lead against the Utah Jazz, but just as it seemed they were on their way to an easy win, their lead dissolved.
All of a sudden, they were on the verge of a very disappointing loss that could’ve all but cost them an opportunity to finish sixth in the Western Conference.
Luckily, LeBron James picked the right time to summon his competitive greatness.
He scored 14 points down the stretch, including the game-winning shot in overtime, and he finished with 37 points to ensure a 135-133 victory that kept L.A. within striking distance of bypassing the play-in tournament.
For the Win pic.twitter.com/vY0b03WG0q
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 5, 2023
Fans on Twitter were thoroughly impressed with what James did in Salt Lake City.
Mr. LeBron James. you came through. you had a horrible 4th quarter but you carried this team in overtime. You showed to the world why you’re LeBron FREAKING James. 37 points and the game winner. Thank you so much.
— LakersForever (@_LakersForever) April 5, 2023
LeBron James. You’re too good.
— starboykev (@thekevinkurian) April 5, 2023
This man can’t be doing this at this age
Lebron James is the best to ever play in the nba https://t.co/06ATiHgT9K
— Francis Shawdi (@tweetcaptain_) April 5, 2023
LeBron James, the most clutch player in NBA history, does it again👑🐐🙏 https://t.co/rBFqRWEuDu
— Stay On That Side🤬 (@AKidFromDaLou) April 5, 2023
Lebron James is still that GUY at 37
— IMSPLASHYYY💧🪬 (@camsosplashyy) April 5, 2023
Lebron James with the patented Tasmanian devil spin to hoop with the filay for the GAMEWINNER.
GOAT
— Jerell (@JerellWW) April 5, 2023
Everyone is talking about the LeBron James game winner, but LeBron tying the game with a 3 to start OT might have been an even BIGGER shot.
— 🎗NBA•Fan🎗 (@Klutch_23) April 5, 2023
dude.. i just realized lebron's OT was #insane
>down 3? hits the 27-foot fade with shot clock winding down
>then comes back down to give them the lead
>back down 1? two ft's to get the lead back
>jazz tie it up? hit the game winner and go home— ᴅʀ. ᴍᴏᴏѕᴇ (@phillvmikan) April 5, 2023
LeBron James has now hit 40 career shots within 30 seconds or less in the fourth quarter. That is tied with Kobe Bryant for most in NBA history.
He also has the most game winners in playoff history.
Clutch 👑 pic.twitter.com/K51vpICdoD
— 🎗NBA•Fan🎗 (@Klutch_23) April 5, 2023
