LeBron James delivered a clutch performance, hitting a late three-pointer to force overtime as the Los Angeles Lakersdefeated the Houston Rockets 112-108 to move to the brink of a play-off series win.
James, a four-time MVP, tied the game with just 13 seconds left and nearly won it at the buzzer in regulation. He finished with 29 points and 13 rebounds, stepping up in the absence of injured teammates Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
In overtime, Marcus Smart played a key role, scoring eight of his 21 points and adding 10 assists to secure the victory.
The win gives the Lakers a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, putting them one win away from a clean sweep and a place in the Western Conference semi-finals.
The Rockets, missing key scorer Kevin Durant through injury, must now win the next game at home to keep their play-off hopes alive.
