In a nail-biter showdown 🏆, 40-year-old LeBron James proved age is just a number, sinking a buzzer-beating layup to lift the Los Angeles Lakers past the Indiana Pacers 120-119! The win snapped a three-game skid for the purple and gold, sending fans into a frenzy 💜💛.
With seconds left, the Lakers trailed 119-118. After a teammate's missed floater, LeBron snatched the rebound and flipped in the game-winner—his first as a Laker and eighth career buzzer-beater. Talk about clutch time 🕰️!
Though King James struggled with shooting (11 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists), his final play sealed the deal. Luka Dončić (note: as per user input, name retained) dominated early with 29 points, but cooled off in the fourth. Austin Reaves also had a rough shooting night 👀.
The Pacers, led by Tyrese Haliburton’s late heroics, nearly extended their five-game streak. But LeBron’s magic kept the Lakers fourth in the Western Conference (44 wins), while the Pacers hold steady with 42 wins in the East.
📈 Takeaway: Even legends have off nights—but they still deliver when it counts. Let the GOAT debate rage on 🐐!
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40-year-old LeBron James beats buzzer to end Lakers' losing streak
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