In “playoffs” mode in Game 3, LeBron James delivered a superb performance against the Blazers. Proof of his absolute confidence? An incredible pass for a teammate… which unfortunately was wasted.
When LeBron James goes, all goes for the Lakers. For the first time since arriving in the bubble, the King has finally decided to pull out his teeth. The result is clear: 38 points to 11/18 shooting, 12 rebounds and 8 assists. An exceptional performance of the King who got mad at the Blazers. They couldn’t do anything.
In 34 minutes, the Chosen One activated the “playoffs” mode, and it clearly does not smell good for Portland in the rest of the series. LeBron was also so confident that he attempted a barely believable pass.
The action takes place in the last quarter, 3 minutes from the end of the match. While the Lakers are ahead by 9 points, LeBron tries a no-look back to Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. It is successful, except that the rear, which has a short shooting window, does not take a chance. This superb pass then necessarily loses interest.
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If KCP had taken the shot, this highlight would undoubtedly have made the rounds on social networks. The pass of the year? Perhaps, in any case, she would have had her place at the top of the ranking. In the end, the back of the Lakers did not try his luck and this assist will be quickly forgotten.
The opportunity to shoot was nevertheless present. We imagine that in such a close match, and at 16 seconds off the clock, KCP did not want to take a quick shot. A version that obviously defends itself.
The most important thing in all of this is that the Lakers pocket the victory in Game 3. The Blazers must react to the next game.
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