Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: LeBron James shows unbelievable hustle in win over Warriors

Even at 38, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has plenty left in the tank. 

James reminded the world and the Golden State Warriors of that fact late in the third quarter, making a hustle play for the ages during Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. 

While James may be notorious for chase-down-blocks, he employed the pass-breakup strategy this time, streaking down the floor to deflect a Steph Curry feed into the stands. James leaped over the first row of fans and casually jogged deep into the crowd before returning to the floor. 

The play encapsulated a massive turnaround for the Lakers and James in Game 2. 

Los Angeles trailed by seven after one quarter but outscored Golden State 36-18 in the second quarter to a 59-48 lead into halftime. After increasing their advantage to 18 through three quarters, Los Angeles dominated the fourth en route to a 127-99 win. 

After failing to attempt a field goal in the opening quarter of a game for the first time since his rookie season, James left the court in the fourth with 21 points, eight rebounds and eight boards, shooting 54% from the field and 50% from three. 

Following a 27-point loss to the Warriors in Game 2, the Lakers are now up 2-1 in the best-of-seven series. Los Angeles will host Golden State for Game 4 Monday at 10 p.m. EST

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