LeBron helps Lakers to trash Pels and reach IST Final

LeBron James, who will become 39 years old very soon, beat Father Time and showed he is still one of the best players in the NBA.

He led the LA Lakers to a 133-89 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans at T-Mobile Arena in a matchup from the ½ finals of the NBA In-Season Tournament, and his team will have the chance to lift the title.

Heading to the In-Season Tournament FINALS 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/D0OYz3fmED

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 8, 2023

Add it to the books — LeBron is the first player in NBA history with 30+ points, 5+ assists, & 5+ rebounds in under 23 minutes 👑 pic.twitter.com/2mLGtzEqt5

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 8, 2023

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LeBron notched 30 points and finished with 8 assists and 5 boards to secure Los Angeles a clash vs. the Indiana Pacers, who eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference semifinal, the 2 organizations will face each other on Saturday to determine the 1st winner of the new National Basketball League tournament.

In his 21st campaign in the league, James made 9 of 12 shots (including 4-for-4 from 3), had 0 turnovers, and finished with (+,-) of +36 in the 23 minutes he was on the court.

“My trainer was like ‘one thing you haven’t done in your 21 [year] career is be in a Final 4’…this is definitely heightened, being NBA players, and what’s at stake.”

LeBron James after leading the Lakers to the inaugural NBA Cup game.

(via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/41YnjPJOpZ

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 8, 2023