“LeBron [James] Gets Saved More Than Anyone in History”: NBA Fans Go Bonkers as Lakers’ 25-Year-Old Star Hits Phenomenal Buzzer Beater vs Pelicans
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It was a nail-biting game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans. Fans were already excited to see Russell Westbrook back in shape. The Lakers now have another player to rave about after their 25-year-old young star hit a phenomenal buzzer-beater to tie the game and send it to overtime. The entire crowd in the stadium erupted, shocking fans and players alike.
Austin Reaves threw the ball to Matt Ryan on the other side of the court in the dying seconds of the fourth quarter. He caught it and aimed for the hoop. He quickly shot the ball and it fell through. The whole stadium erupted with joy. However, fans couldn’t help but review the number of times that this has happened to LeBron James.
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Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:
Lebron gets saved more than anyone in history
— Moses Bin Shlomo (@BradenWinkler) November 3, 2022
LeBron giving Matt Ryan his honorary to go plate pic.twitter.com/FsMLnw6UW7
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) November 3, 2022
Matt Ryan is saving LeBron lol
— َJ👺 (@PrimeJynx_) November 3, 2022
LeBron getting bailed out by a corner three? Nothing new
— Wayne 🐺 (@DubWayne12) November 3, 2022
Lebron getting his legacy saved again
— kawhi fan (@KawhiNewEra) November 3, 2022
James stands as perhaps the most clutch player in the NBA. When the clock is ticking, he has really come through for his team time and time again.
Clutch time is always a moment filled with pressure. Players could succumb to it or use it to their advantage. LeBron James has proved that he was going to make every second count. When everything counts, the last few moments could define a loss or a win in a crucial game
LeBron James and the Lakers’ tryst with the clutch
During clutch situations, James’ scoring prowess literally takes him over the line. It ensures another shot at a win. He lends his team another chance to play.
Matt Ryan’s clutch three forced overtime with the New Orleans Pelicans. His incredible shot gained the Lakers a tied score that was previously 111-108, favoring the Pelicans.
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The Los Angeles Lakers celebrated the moment. Matt Ryan was seen unlocking his beast mode while taking in his conquest.
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Anthony Davis had praised Ryan in a previous game against the Warriors. He said that Ryan played with zero hesitation and that in turn gave the team a lot of confidence.
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Matt Ryan knew he had to achieve a dream that he had been working for, for a very long time. He understood that every opportunity could be his last. So he ensured to put his best foot forward and help his team get over the line. The win helped improved the Lakers’ record to 2-5 for the season so far, following five straight defeats in the beginning.
What did you think of Matt Ryan’s clutch three-pointer? Let us know in the comment below.
Edited by:
Veer Badani