On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Oklahoma City Thunder (at home) for Game 4 of their second-round playoff series.
The Lakers lost by a score of 115-110.
LeBron James finished with 24 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and one block while shooting 8/18 from the field and 2/6 from three-point range in 40 minutes of playing time.
NBA World Reacts To LeBron James’ Performance
GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles against Alex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Here’s what people were saying about James on social media:
Royce Young: “Major credit to the Lakers for that fight in Game 4, and most especially credit to LeBron. Had every reason to just say “Yeah, it’s golf season” but he played an awesome game. What a legend.”
Skip Bayless: “LeBron shot THE shot of the night, a driving floater up high off the glass. Missed badly.”
ESPN Insights: “LeBron James recorded his 20th career 20-point double-double when facing elimination, tying Wilt Chamberlain for most in NBA history 🔥”
@whatuplakerss: “LeBron is def coming back it can’t end like this”
@BronMuse: “LeBron James tonight: 24 PTS 12 REB 3 AST 1 BLK 2 3PM 40 minutes 41 year old in year 23 gave it his all.”
ESPN: ” THUNDER STRIKES LEBRON AND THE LAKERS ⚡ OKC completes the sweep to eliminate the King!”
Mike Golic Jr: “that LeBron miss + the final play being drawn up for Reaves might be all First Take needs tomorrow.”
PrizePicks: “LEBRON IS SWEPT IN THE PLAYOFFS FOR THE FOURTH TIME IN HIS CAREER Where does LeBron go next season?”
The Athletic: “Was this LeBron James’ last game as a Los Angeles Laker?”
Underdog: “Most Playoff Double-Doubles in NBA History: Tim Duncan (164) Magic Johnson (157) LeBron James (147) Wilt Chamberlain (146)”
LeBron’s Season
GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up prior to Game Four against Oklahoma City Thunder in the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
At 41, James is still one of the best forwards in the NBA.
He finished the 2025-26 regular season with averages of 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 51.5% from the field and 31.7% from three-point range in 60 games.
— 23.2 PPG — 6.7 RPG — 7.3 APG — Led Lakers in points — Led Lakers in assists
Reminder: he’s 41 years old.
The future Hall of Famer will be a free agent this summer.
He has been with the Lakers for each of the last eight seasons.
NBA World Reacts To LeBron James’ Performance In Thunder-Lakers Game