{"id":434377,"date":"2026-05-10T05:38:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T05:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/434377\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T05:38:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T05:38:14","slug":"nba-world-reacts-to-lebron-james-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/434377\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA World Reacts To LeBron James’ Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 09: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers calls for a foul against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter in Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 09, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Harry How\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> played the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> (at home) for Game 3 of their second-round playoff series.<\/p>\n

The Lakers lost by a score of 131-108.<\/p>\n

LeBron James<\/a> finished with 19 points, six rebounds, eight assists and one steal while shooting 7\/19 from the field in 37 minutes.<\/p>\n

NBA World Reacts To James\u2019 Performance
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GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a three point basket against Alex Caruso<\/a> #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter in Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA<\/a> Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 09, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.<\/p>\n

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

Skip Bayless<\/a>: \u201cAs I said yesterday on First Take, LeBron now misses so many shots at the rim that he has lost some respect from the refs, who no longer give him \u201cKing\u201d calls. He started out this game 0-8 in the paint.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dan Woike:<\/a> \u201cLeBron James averaged 7.7 free throw attempts in the first round of the playoffs. Through 10 1\/2 quarters in this series, he\u2019s taken 5. You can see the frustration.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jason Timpf:<\/a> \u201cLeBron and Austin need to stop worrying about the refs. I think this has been a very well officiated playoff game.\u201d<\/p>\n

@theblockspot:<\/a> \u201cEvery time LeBron plays basketball, he widens the gap between him and the other all-time greats. It is absolutely ridiculous that he is still an ELITE athlete, at 41 years old. Anybody who tells you longevity doesn\u2019t matter\u2026 is wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n

Legion Hoops:<\/a> \u201cNext game could be LeBron James\u2019 last game ever in a Lakers jersey.\u201d<\/p>\n

@SloHoopsFan:<\/a> \u201cThe Lakers need a major overhaul. I can\u2019t watch LeBron anymore, he\u2019s just not what he used to be. I wish him good luck in Cleveland, but the Lakers need to add more talent around Luka, Rui and Kennard.\u201d<\/p>\n

@LakersNation:<\/a> \u201cWith his second 3-pointer vs. Oklahoma City, LeBron James passed Michael Cooper for 3rd place on the Lakers\u2019 all-time playoff 3-pointers list. \u00a0 2. Derek Fisher (219)\u20283. LeBron James (125)\u20284. Michael Cooper (124)\u201d<\/p>\n

Up Next For The Lakers
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GettyHead coach JJ Redick<\/a> and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on from the sidelines against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter in Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 09, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.<\/p>\n

The Lakers are now in a 3-0 hole to the Thunder.<\/p>\n

Therefore, they will need to win Game 4 (on Monday) to avoid getting eliminated.<\/p>\n

If the Lakers can force a Game 5, the teams would head back to Oklahoma City on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

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