{"id":644637,"date":"2026-05-02T09:36:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T09:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/644637\/"},"modified":"2026-05-02T09:36:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T09:36:17","slug":"nba-world-reacts-to-lebron-james-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/644637\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA World Reacts To LeBron James’ Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – MAY 01: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> beat the Houston Rockets<\/a> by a score of 98-78 in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.<\/p>\n

With the win, the Lakers have now won the series (4-2).<\/p>\n

LeBron James<\/a> finished with 28 points, seven rebounds and eight assists while shooting 10\/25 from the field and 2\/5 from three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.<\/p>\n

THE KING BEATS FATHER TIME AGAIN \u23f3<\/p>\n

LeBron James adds another playoff series win to his accolades at age 41 \ud83d\udc51 <\/p>\n

NBA World Reacts To LeBron\u2019s Performance\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against against the Houston Rockets d3q in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA<\/a> Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people were saying about his performance on social media:<\/p>\n

Sam Block:<\/a> \u201cLeBron James woke up this morning and decided the Lakers weren\u2019t going to lose this game. He still, AT 41 YEARS OLD, has the ability to do whatever he wants on the basketball court. 1 of 1.\u201d<\/p>\n

Skip Bayless<\/a>: \u201cI love watching LeBron James front-run. Makes me chuckle.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lakers Daily:<\/a> \u201cLEBRON JAMES IS TAKING OVER GAME 6\u201d<\/p>\n

@LakerCj:<\/a> \u201cLeBron James is picking apart the Rockets right now. He\u2019s so methodical at this stage in his career getting to his spots and scoring. Lakers have to keep their foot on the gas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Robert Griffin III:<\/a> \u201c41 year old LeBron James just had 28 pts, 7 Rebs and 8 Assists to close out the Rockets. EVEN THE HATERS can\u2019t hate on that.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Jabari Smith<\/a> Jr. #10 of the Houston Rockets during the third quarter in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n

Daniel Starkand:<\/a> \u201cLeBron is all business so far.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dave McMenamin:<\/a> \u201cThe Lakers beat the Rockets, 98-78, to advance to the second round for the first time since 2023. LeBron 28 pts 8 ast 7 reb in the closeout effort. Next up: the defending champs, with Game 1 in OKC on Tuesday.\u201d<\/p>\n

Underdog NBA:<\/a> \u201cLeBron James in closeout games: 27.9 PPG 9.0 RPG 7.1 APG 42-15 record 28 PTS, 8 AST, 7 REB in tonight\u2019s win.\u201d<\/p>\n

@KalshiHoops:<\/a> \u201cPlayers in NBA History with the most 25\/5\/5 playoff games: \u2022 LeBron James (157) \u2022 Michael Jordan<\/a> (73) \u2022 Larry Bird (53) \u2022 Stephen Curry<\/a> (53) \u2022 Kobe Bryant (52)\u201d<\/p>\n

Real App:<\/a> \u201cLeBron James now has more career playoff wins than 22 NBA franchises \ud83e\udd2f\u201d<\/p>\n

Lakers Ahead Of OKC\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers throws chalk prior to Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n

The Lakers are the fourth seed after going 53-29 during the regular season.<\/p>\n

They will now try to reach the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2023.<\/p>\n

That said, going through the Thunder<\/a> (who are the first seed) will be an incredible task.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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