LeBron didn’t mince his words regarding this final sprint to the playoffs.
With his Lakers on the outside of the postseason picture, James said that his playoff-level intensity had been “activated” for this last push.
And the four-time MVP backed up those words on Thursday night, dropping 29 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to lead the Lakers’ 111-106 comeback against the Houston Rockets.
.@KingJames with the one-handed hammer!!#LakeShow (: TNT) pic.twitter.com/69Mx39uRd6
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 22, 2019
The Lakers (29-29) lost their way in the third quarter, trailing by as many as 19 points.