LeBron James Shatters Records in Historic Comeback Win

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Los Angeles woke up to a night of high drama at the Crypto.com Arena as the Los Angeles Lakers staged a historic comeback to beat the Boston Celtics, 118-112. Led by LeBron James, who finished with 42 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds, the Lakers erased a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter and closed the game on a 28-9 run that left the home crowd buzzing.

The momentum shift began with a burst of intensity from the bench and a flurry of clutch baskets from James. A string of three-pointers and a pair of fast-break finishes cut the gap to a single possession with minutes to spare, and James punctuated the surge with a decisive late burst that included a hard-fought drive and a confident, fading jumper over a double team. Teammates stepped up as well, with Anthony Davis adding 19 points and 12 rebounds, while the bench trio of Monk, Horton-Tucker and Reeves combined for key scores in the stretch.

James’s performance came with a night of historic milestones. He shattered several league records during the comeback, including achieving the most career points scored in a fourth-quarter comeback and setting a new benchmark for points in a 21st NBA season. The on-court celebrations were tempered by respect from the Celtics, who fought to the end but saw the Lakers seize control in crunch time.

After the final horn, James waved off the talk of records with characteristic composure. 'We believed in each other all night,' he said. 'This is what this group is capable of when we stay connected and stay aggressive.' Lakers coach Darvin Ham praised the resolve of his players, noting that the win underscored the team’s resilience and depth. The result lifts Los Angeles in the standings and sends a message to the rest of the league about the Lakers’ championship-like ambition as the season heads toward the stretch run.

LeBron James Shatters Records in Historic Comeback Win

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