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James stars as Lakers set up Thunder showdown

BBC News · May 2, 2026, 6:21 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Le Bron James is the NBA's all-time record points scorer
  • Le Bron James scored 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets to set up a Western Conference semi-final play-off against reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • James also added seven rebounds and eight assists to help the Lakers to a 98-78 victory, which secured a 4-2 series win against the Rockets.

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Le Bron James is the NBA's all-time record points scorer

Le Bron James scored 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets to set up a Western Conference semi-final play-off against reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder.

James also added seven rebounds and eight assists to help the Lakers to a 98-78 victory, which secured a 4-2 series win against the Rockets.

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