In a critical moment with his struggling 10th-place Lakers trailing by 18 points against the LA Clippers, LeBron James unleashed a remarkable performance unlike any seen from him before.
Receiving a pass from D’Angelo Russell during a transition play, James executed a pump fake that effectively maneuvered Norman Powell out of position before confidently sinking a three-pointer from his favored spot on the left wing, reducing his team’s deficit to 15 points. Just over a minute later, James once again received a pass from Russell and replicated the same move, launching another three-pointer from nearly the exact same spot with the same successful outcome. This sequence occurred during a late February showdown between the Lakers and the LA Clippers, intensifying the Battle-for-LA matchup with the Lakers trailing by 12 points.
Just 45 seconds later, James took control of the ball and shifted towards the right side of the court. He then attempted a challenging three-point shot from the right wing, just beyond P.J. Tucker’s reach, narrowing the Lakers’ deficit to nine points, with the score at 100-91.
After launching the third shot and descending back to the ground, James bounced several times on one leg before theatrically spinning around to resume his defensive position. He appeared unstoppable in that moment, and it was clear that his performance was far from over.
In under two minutes, as the Clippers held an eight-point lead, James received a pass and advanced one step within the vast half-court logo. Despite being nearly 30 feet away from the basket, he effortlessly sank the shot, reducing the Lakers’ deficit to just five points with 6:53 remaining on the clock.
At the 4:36 mark, James nailed his fifth consecutive three-pointer, this time a 26-footer from the top of the key, shooting over Clippers center Daniel Theis. This basket narrowed the Lakers’ deficit to just two points, with the score standing at 106-104.
In a span of slightly over six minutes, James managed to sink five three-pointers consecutively. This streak of long-range shots is unparalleled, showcasing an extraordinary display of shooting prowess from the renowned basketball player, often referred to as “The King.”
