Fans React To LeBron James’ 48-Point Night Leading The Lakers To Much-Needed Win: “We Can’t Play When He’s On The Bench”

LeBron James led the Lakers to a much-needed win against the Houston Rockets by dropping 48 points and taking over the fourth quarter.

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The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a much-needed win when the Houston Rockets came down to the Crypto.com Arena for the final matchup of the NBA’s Martin Luther King Jr. game slate. LeBron James was the star of the show, dropping 48 points with a massive fourth-quarter performance to ensure the Lakers didn’t blow a double-digit lead.

The Lakers couldn’t protect the rim at all this game, with Rockets’ center Alperen Sengun dominating the inside to end with 33 points and 15 rebounds. However, the talking point is most definitely going to be LeBron James for his incredible effort to take the Lakers over the finish line.

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The Lakers’ defense will have worried them in this game, even though they won. The Rockets scored 132 points and the Lakers had to drop 140 to win this game, behind LeBron’s 48 points. A win is a win, so the Lakers will be happy to get a W tonight behind a sensational performance by their superstar.


Can The Lakers Make It To A Top-6 Seed?

If the Lakers get Anthony Davis back soon, there’s no telling what level of success they can enjoy in the crowded Western Conference. There is very little separating all the teams and AD’s return will give the Lakers a massive boost. His defensive impact has been severely missed and if he can play at the level prior to his injury, the Lakers are going to be scary. 

A trade to reinforce their wing troubles might be the cherry on top that allows the Lakers to start matching up to the better teams in the West, given how they’re fighting in games and making themselves a tough matchup for most opponents. Darvin Ham has already implied the team is looking to add shooters, so the trade deadline will be very interesting for the Lakers. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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