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NBA fans react as LeBron James leads Lakers to 3-0 lead over Rockets

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The Los Angeles Lakers took a commanding 3-0 lead over the Houston Rockets on Friday, thanks in part to the brilliance of 41-year-old LeBron James.

James forced a steal in the closing seconds of regulation before knocking down a three to force overtime, which the Lakers would eventually control. En route to the win, James also connected with his son Bronny James on a one-of-a-kind alley-oop.

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After the magical performance in which he had 29 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, the NBA world was in awe of James. Many fans online decided that Friday night’s game ended the infamous GOAT debate between James and Michael Jordan.

LeBron James had 29 points.
LeBron James had 13 rebounds.
LeBron James had 6 assists.
LeBron James had 3 steals.
LeBron James had 1 block.
LeBron James had 1 alley-oop to his son.
LeBron James is 41 years old.

Best player to ever touch a basketball.
And it’s not even close.

— Sam Block (@theblockspot) April 25, 2026

This man threw his son a lob in an NBA playoff game

— MarzTalksSports (@MarzTalksSports) April 25, 2026

I never want to hear Michael Jordan in LeBron James talks EVER AGAIN

— Bones🦴 (@bonesy) April 25, 2026

LeBron James not being clutch is one of the biggest myths ever 😭😭 https://t.co/vTj3Ds50YS

— yzyupdates (@yzyupdates) April 25, 2026

What LeBron James is still capable of at age 41 is something we will never, ever see again. This is the greatest basketball player to ever touch this planet, it is no longer a debate.

— ᵂᴵᴸᴸ (@BiasedHouston) April 25, 2026

LeBron James is the greatest basketball player to ever live.

It is not even debatable at this point.

This man is not human. He is not human.

— Sam Block (@theblockspot) April 25, 2026

i’ll remember that lebron 3 to tie it as long as i live

— claire de lune (@ClaireMPLS) April 25, 2026

A 41-year old LeBron has the Houston Rockets on the verge of elimination without his 2 co-stars man, I promise you it don’t get more gangsta than that

— Smiley (@30GotNext) April 25, 2026

Idc what MJ is to you.

Lebron James is Thanos. https://t.co/Dlki7huUQW

— Sean Cranston (@themoviedadsc) April 25, 2026

There’s no logical explanation for what LeBron James is still doing at this age. If he’s not your GOAT, what more do you need to see?

— Mark Gunnels (@MarkAGunnels) April 25, 2026

THE REAL 23 YOU’RE TELLING ME HE’S NOT THE GOAT

— Danny2K (@Danny2KYT) April 25, 2026

Despite missing both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are now on the verge of sweeping the Rockets and moving on to the second round.

While the GOAT debate may never truly be over, James continues to strengthen his argument in ways we have never seen before.

James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker

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About the Author Published Apr 25, 2026

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian.