On Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors played in what was likely one of the greatest regular season games in NBA history, at least in recent years. The two teams went back and forth, trading leads and body blows, and the game went into double overtime before a victor was decided.
Stephen Curry poured in 46 points and hit nine 3-pointers, including one that put Golden State ahead by a point with 5.2 seconds left in the second overtime. But right after that, LeBron James attacked the basket, got fouled and made both free throws to give the Lakers a 145-144 win. He finished with 36 points, 20 rebounds and 12 assists.
Fans on Twitter were both thrilled and impressed with L.A.’s big victory.
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ADThis core has proven they can win around LeBron James 👑 pic.twitter.com/Mgh8DpVf4i
— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) January 28, 2024
Lebron James has yet another game that makes me so proud he’s wears purple and gold.
He didn’t settle for the 3. Went strong to the rim and drew an undeniable foul.
He’s a Laker for life.
Just get this man to the playoffs healthy with a good team. He’ll do the rest
— 🏆LakersGuru🏆 (@GuruLakers) January 28, 2024
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS, LEBRON. ATTAWAY. DO WHAT YOU DO GREATEST. DRIVE IT AND HAVE THE GUTS TO GO MAKE THE FREE THROWS. YOU FINALLY MADE 'EM BOTH. ONE WOULD'VE BEEN FINE.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 28, 2024
Lebron James IS NOT HUMAN man. Triple Double at 39 years old. A 36 points, 20 rebounds and 12 assists triple double. Never seen anything like him in NBA History. @KingJames pic.twitter.com/ZNLkkodu8c
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 28, 2024
“Runs from the free throw line”
“Scared to get fouled late in game”
“Isn’t clutch”
“Doesn’t have that killer instinct”
Lebron James: pic.twitter.com/e4b538bqia— Mark Jackson’s Burner (@casualtakeking) January 28, 2024
This why Lebron the GOAT what can’t he do 🤷♂️ #Lakers #LeBronJames pic.twitter.com/ekLC634H4h
— John Dixon (@johndixon___) January 28, 2024
Don’t take LeBron James for granted.
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) January 28, 2024
The way Lebron James never fails to dominate the Warriors needs to be studied. pic.twitter.com/a0yhCI4PnZ
— JAKE (@KingJakeonX) January 28, 2024
Jarred Vanderbilt if basketball was only defense and hustle plays pic.twitter.com/6PrjXUyPfl
— JAKE (@KingJakeonX) January 28, 2024
I truly underestimated how much Jarred Vanderbilt meant to this Lakers team
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) January 28, 2024
Back to back turnovers prior to this, but D’Angelo Russell with a unfazed shot to take the lead. Biggest shot of the night. pic.twitter.com/nD5VAPCSUA https://t.co/gZvqlCQL6D
— Tristan (@TBeckmann24) January 28, 2024
I still believe in this team.
I keep saying AD & LeBron are the best duo .. play these core guys & Lakers are a good team!! 💜💛 #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/MoBvPfxFji
— Raquel 🫶🏾 (@SOULbeautifulme) January 28, 2024
