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LeBron James Leads Lakers to OT Win, Celtics Edge 76ers in NBA Playoffs

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LeBron James Leads Lakers to OT Win, Celtics Edge 76ers in NBA Playoffs

By AFP News April 25, 2026 • 11:22 AM View: 1809

The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 29 points from LeBron James, beat the Houston Rockets 112-108 in an overtime thriller on Friday to take a 3-0 stranglehold in their NBA playoff series.

James, the 41-year-old superstar playing in his 19th post-season, came up with a steal and a game-tying three-pointer with 13.6 seconds left in regulation.

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