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LeBron's Lakers on Brink of Elimination for Rockets
25 Apr
Summary
- LeBron James's clutch plays secure overtime win against Rockets.
- Celtics take 2-1 series lead over 76ers with Tatum's performance.
- Spurs win despite Wembanyama's absence, leading series 2-1.
The Los Angeles Lakers have taken a commanding 3-0 lead in their playoff series against the Houston Rockets, following a dramatic 112-108 overtime victory on Friday. LeBron James, at 41 years old, was instrumental, scoring 29 points and making a game-tying three-pointer late in regulation. His contributions extended to crucial defensive plays in overtime, pushing the Rockets to the brink of elimination. No NBA team has ever overcome an 0-3 deficit to win a playoff series.
In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics secured a 2-1 series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers with a hard-fought 108-100 win. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 25 points to lead the Celtics. The 76ers, playing without Joel Embiid, battled resilience but ultimately fell short. The Celtics are now poised to extend their lead in the upcoming games.
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs also claimed a 2-1 series advantage by defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108. Despite the absence of star Victor Wembanyama due to a concussion, Stephon Castle scored 33 points, and Dylan Harper added 27 points and 10 rebounds to guide the Spurs to victory after overcoming a significant third-quarter deficit.
