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Returning home to face the Houston Rockets on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers, adorned in purple and gold, sought redemption for their previous defeat. True to expectations, the game unfolded gradually, up until the final seconds; most riveting moments came in the last 25 seconds. With the score tied at 100, Anthony Davis lost to fouls, and Austin Reaves and LeBron James deployed a perfect ending.

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Austin Reaves stepped up to deliver a game-winning deep three-pointer and then exchanged a free-throw with LeBron James. Ultimately, the timely heroics enabled the Lakers to thrive with a narrow 105-104 win.

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Austin Reaves and Bronny share a heartwarming moment

In the Los Angeles Lakers’ last-minute victory over the Houston Rockets, Austin Reaves had few standout moments; especially in the crucial final moments. With less than 25 seconds remaining in the game and the score deadlocked at 100-100, Reaves made a deep three off a pass from LeBron James.

Despite coming off the bench, Reaves’ 17 points made a substantial contribution to the Lakers’ victory. Furthermore, his shot helped seal the deal for the purple and gold. Not only did the three put immense pressure on the Rockets, but it also lit up the arena like fireworks. Following the bucket, Reaves pointed toward Bronny James while striding back to the defensive end of the court.

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In the subsequent press conference, a curious reporter couldn’t resist mentioning the distance Reaves launched the shot. Additionally, they sought confirmation regarding whether Reaves was indeed pointing at Bronny after making the shot.

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Austin enthusiastically affirmed that he was indeed pointing at Bronny, asserting that he couldn’t resist the impulse because adrenaline tends to take over in such moments.

LeBron James made history against the Rockets

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Entering the matchup against the Rockets, James had momentum. In the previous game against the Portland Trail Blazers, James logged 35 points. Coming into the matchup against Houston, James continued his stellar performance by amassing 37 points in this game. In doing so, James posted respectable numbers on all aspects of the stat sheet, including an efficient 14-19 shooting from the field. Furthermore, the game marked James’ highest-scoring matchup so far into the young season.

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However, it wasn’t just the scoring that set James apart. In the course of the game, he also recorded 3 steals, a feat that propelled him further on the all-time list. With 2208 steals to his name, LeBron James now surpasses Clyde Drexler, securing the eighth spot on the prestigious all-time steals list.

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Saahil Dhillan is an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports who discovered his basketball passion through the dynamic between Miami's LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Years later, Kobe Bryant reignited his love, transforming him into an extensive contributor who savors the matches, covers games live, analyzes post-game pressers, and reports on injuries. With his stories, he aims at making readers feel the intense drama unfolding on the court every day. His inclination towards the sporting world fits him right into our News Center. Beyond the scoreboard, Saahil remains on the lookout for quant frames, all while navigating the humorous tantrums of his dogs and their four-legged co-stars.

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