On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers took a commanding 3-0 lead over the Houston Rockets when they won Game 3 (in overtime) by a score of 112-108.
LeBron James led the way, finishing with 29 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block while shooting 10/22 from the field and 4/9 from three-point range in 45 minutes of playing time.
The Lakers will now look to go for the sweep on Sunday (in Houston, Texas).
Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Reacts
GettyEarvin “Magic” Johnson discusses the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers’ season at UCLA Health Training Center on September 20, 2018 in El Segundo, California.
One person who reacted to the big win was Basketball Hall of Famer (and Lakers legend) Magic Johnson.
His post had 500 likes in ten minutes.
Johnson wrote: “Excellent 112-108 win for the Lakers tonight on the road vs. the Rockets in OT as they take a 3-0 lead in the Series. LeBron James led the Lakers with 29 points and 13 rebounds and had a clutch 3-pointer to tie the game in regulation. Four of his teammates were in double figures – Hachimura with 22 points, Smart with 21 points, Kennard with 14 points and Hayes with 12 points!
The Lakers are playing great basketball with their confidence at an all time high!”
NBA Fans Respond To Johnson
GettyEarvin “Magic” Johnson reacts after being introduced as part of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Here’s what people were saying in response to Johnson:
@dubiousdubb: “They’re actually barely better than the rockets, which ain’t saying much”
@TheGame7Guy: “Will Magic ever consider Lebron James as the GOAT????”
@theblockspot: “Incredible win. Incredible fight.”
@GrazieMamba: “Great analysis, Magic!”
Fans always enjoy hearing from Johnson, as he is one of the best 15 players in NBA history.
The legendary point guard spent all 13 seasons of his career playing for the Lakers.
They won five titles in that span.
Getty28 Mar 1999: Magic Johnson watches the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Lakers defeated the Knicks 99-91.
Looking At Los Angeles After Latest Win
In addition to James, the Lakers were also led by Marcus Smart.
The former Oklahoma State star went off for 21 points, four rebounds, ten assists, five steals and two blocks while shooting 5/9 from the field and 2/4 from three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.
Sam Quinn of CBS Sports wrote: “Marcus Smart has made himself some money this postseason. Just doing everything for the Lakers.”
If the Lakers lose on Sunday, they will head back home to host Game 5.
They last made the Western Conference finals during the 2023 season.
Los Angeles Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Reacts To Rockets Game