BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers have officially clinched the 3rd seed in the West and hit 50 wins in a season for the first time since dinosaurs roamed the earth—okay fine, since 2020.
Luka Dončić was in control from start to finish, dropping 39 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and a steal in just three quarters against the Rockets.
Business as usual for Luka, who’s proving he’s built for big moments—even after an emotional return to Dallas just two nights ago. The Mavericks honored him with a tribute video, the crowd chanted his name, and he responded by torching them for 45 points. Cold. But classic Luka
Meanwhile, there was a brief scare as LeBron James exited in the third quarter holding his groin. But by the end of the game, he was seen laughing with Austin Reaves on the bench. Head coach JJ Redick confirmed afterward that LeBron is fine and just sat out as a precaution.
Speaking of Redick… first year as head coach and the man’s out here cooking like it’s Top Chef: Playoff Edition. He’s got the team vibing, the rotations rotating, and the fans believing.
Austin Reaves continues to be the greatest thing undrafted since Apple stock in 1980. And shoutout to the role players—Dorian Finney-Smith, Rui, Bronny James, and Jaxson Hayes
The Lakers also made headlines by beating the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder recently, which only boosts their confidence. As the saying goes, if you can beat the best, you are the best .Simple math.
With Luka going nuclear in Q1 and LeBron transforming into King Clutch in Q4, this duo might just break the simulation. Luka in the playoffs is a different beast. He took the Mavs to the Finals last year on one leg .
So yeah… Lakers in 5. Against who? Doesn’t matter. OKC, OFC, KFC — Lakers in Five
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