Lakers' Playoff Hopes Rest on LeBron James' Shoulders as They Face Rockets in First Round In a shocking turn of events, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves down 60 points per game heading into their first-round playoff matchup against the Houston Rockets, with their top two scorers, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, sidelined due to injuries. While the odds seem insurmountable, one man stands between the Lakers' season and the dumpster: LeBron James. The four-time NBA champion and 19-time All-Star is tasked with carrying the team to victory despite the daunting deficit and absence of his star teammates. Can James' unparalleled talent and clutch gene propel the Lakers to a stunning upset and cement his legacy as the greatest of all time?


If LeBron James carries the Lakers past the Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, it would be his greatest achievement yet.  The Lakers are missing their two top players in Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique). They’re down 60 points a game.  The good news? Their third option is James. The bad...