NBA play-offs: LeBron James helps Los Angeles Lakers to overtime win at Houston and 3-0 series lead
By Ben Collins
Published on April 25, 2026.
LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 112-108 overtime win over Houston, giving them a 3-0 series lead in the NBA play-offs. James, who performed well in the absence of injured Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, scored 29 points and 13 rebounds. Marcus Smart also contributed a double-double, scoring eight of his 21 points in overtime and adding a team-high 10 assists. An ankle sprain ruled out Houston's leading scorer Kevin Durant for the second time in the series. The Boston Celtics also took a 2-1 lead over Eastern Conference rivals Philadelphia.
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