LeBron James Sparks Lakers’ Game 3 Comeback in Quiet Toyota Center
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HOUSTON — LeBron James silenced a sparse Toyota Center crowd on Saturday night, steering the Los Angeles Lakers to a come-from-behind victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of their playoff series.
Playing in a noticeably half-empty arena, the Lakers fell behind early before James ignited a second-half surge that flipped momentum and put Los Angeles in front for good. His late-game drives, timely assists and defensive stops helped the visitors not only erase the deficit but also quiet the remaining home supporters.
The Rockets struggled to match the veteran forward’s energy down the stretch, missing several key shots as the Lakers tightened their defense. Each basket by James drew louder cheers from the sizeable contingent of Lakers fans scattered throughout the building, further muting the local crowd.
Saturday’s win gives Los Angeles a 2-1 edge in the best-of-seven matchup heading into Game 4, also set for Houston.
Source: New York Post
