After going 3-2 in their latest 5-game homestand, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers flew to Oregon to face the Portland Trail Blazers as their sole game on the road.
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Like every other LAL game, Darvin Ham’s boys found themselves stuck deep in a hole. This time LAL was down by 25 points entering halftime.
In the final two periods of the clash, the LA-based franchise flipped the switch. Fighting for every possession, Bron and co. gradually cut down the lead. With courtesy of Los Angeles’ impressive 3rd quarter performance, the 2020 champs managed to upset the Blazers with a come-from-the-back 121-112 win.
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LeBron James matches 3rd largest comeback after erasing Portland’s 25-point lead
The King was, yet again, phenomenal. Playing 35:57 minutes, the 4-time MVP managed to put up 37 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals on 58.3% shooting from the field.
Trailing by as much as 25 points, LeBron lodges the third-largest comeback win in his career. The other two:
- 20 March 2013 (Miami Heat): 27-point deficit vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- 20 April 2017 (Cleveland Cavaliers): 26-point deficit vs Indiana Pacers
Just like this instance, the 6-foot-9 forward had huge performances in both the mentioned contests.
Back in 2013, LBJ recorded a 25-point, 12-rebound, and 10-assist triple-double along with 3 steals and 2 blocks.
Whereas, in 2017, the 4-time champ recorded a 41-point, 13-rebound, and 12-assist triple-double.
NBA Twitter reacts to the Lakers making a 25-point comeback
No one could believe that this ailing Lakers could upset the Blazers. And when the comeback was completed, NBA Twitter blew up with reactions.
LAKERS WIN!! THEY WERE DOWN 25!!! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/XIGHrLvAIw
— Lakers Empire (@LakersEmpire) January 23, 2023
LAKERS COME BACK FROM DOWN 25 TO TAKE THE LEAD!!! pic.twitter.com/3aIkjWTFy7
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) January 23, 2023
THE LAKERS ERASED A 25 POINT DEFICIT. THIS WIN COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/3YMNAM6tlO
— K.BO 25 (@KBO_XXV) January 23, 2023
This is the win that turns around the Lakers season.
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) January 23, 2023
Having defeated Damian Lillard and co. the Lakers now finally rise up a position in the standings. With a 22-25 record, LeBron James’ LAL now surpasses the Blazers for the 12th spot in the Western Conference.
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