On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Oklahoma City Thunder (at home) for Game 3 of their second-round playoff series.
The Lakers lost by a score of 131-108.
LeBron James finished with 19 points, six rebounds, eight assists and one steal while shooting 7/19 from the field in 37 minutes.
NBA World Reacts To James’ Performance
GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a three point basket against Alex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter in Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 09, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Here’s what people were saying about James on social media:
Skip Bayless: “As I said yesterday on First Take, LeBron now misses so many shots at the rim that he has lost some respect from the refs, who no longer give him “King” calls. He started out this game 0-8 in the paint.”
Dan Woike: “LeBron James averaged 7.7 free throw attempts in the first round of the playoffs. Through 10 1/2 quarters in this series, he’s taken 5. You can see the frustration.”
Jason Timpf: “LeBron and Austin need to stop worrying about the refs. I think this has been a very well officiated playoff game.”
@theblockspot: “Every time LeBron plays basketball, he widens the gap between him and the other all-time greats. It is absolutely ridiculous that he is still an ELITE athlete, at 41 years old. Anybody who tells you longevity doesnât matter⦠is wrong.”
Legion Hoops: “Next game could be LeBron Jamesâ last game ever in a Lakers jersey.”
@SloHoopsFan: “The Lakers need a major overhaul. I canât watch LeBron anymore, heâs just not what he used to be. I wish him good luck in Cleveland, but the Lakers need to add more talent around Luka, Rui and Kennard.”
@LakersNation: “With his second 3-pointer vs. Oklahoma City, LeBron James passed Michael Cooper for 3rd place on the Lakersâ all-time playoff 3-pointers list.  2. Derek Fisher (219)â¨3. LeBron James (125)â¨4. Michael Cooper (124)”
Up Next For The Lakers
GettyHead coach JJ Redick and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on from the sidelines against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter in Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 09, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
The Lakers are now in a 3-0 hole to the Thunder.
Therefore, they will need to win Game 4 (on Monday) to avoid getting eliminated.
If the Lakers can force a Game 5, the teams would head back to Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
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