Mar 29, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

LeBron James' Absurd Shot Goes Viral In Rockets-Lakers Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Mar 31, 2025 10:41 PM ET

On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Houston Rockets (at home).

LeBron James had five points, two rebounds and one block while shooting 2/5 from the field and 1/3 from the three-point range in his first 14 minutes of playing time.

He also made a tough shot that got a lot of views on social media.

Via The NBA: "LEBRON 1-LEGGED FROM WAY DOWNTOWN "

LEBRON 1-LEGGED FROM WAY DOWNTOWN pic.twitter.com/h47wNes5tD
— NBA (@NBA) April 1, 2025

James entered play with averages of 24.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 51.1% from the field and 37.3% from the three-point range in 63 games.

Via Jovan Buha of The Athletic: "First quarter: Rockets 19, Lakers 16

That was a rock fight of a quarter. Neither team shot better than 32%. LA is 2-for-14 (14.3%) on 3s. Luka has 6/4/3. DFS has 6 points. Sengun has hurt the Lakers inside. A looooot of Dillon Brooks (1-5 FGs), though, which is good for LA."

First quarter: Rockets 19, Lakers 16

That was a rock fight of a quarter. Neither team shot better than 32%. LA is 2-for-14 (14.3%) on 3s. Luka has 6/4/3. DFS has 6 points. Sengun has hurt the Lakers inside. A looooot of Dillon Brooks (1-5 FGs), though, which is good for LA.
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) April 1, 2025

The Lakers (fourth seed) and Rockets (second seed) are separated by just 3.5 games in the standings.

They will have one more matchup later this month.

Via ESPN's Dave McMenamin: "The Lakers, coming off 134 points vs. MEM, and the Rockets, coming off 148 points vs. PHX, are in a defensive battle early. HOU leads 19-16 after 1Q. L.A. shooting 6-for-25 (24%); Houston shooting 8-for-25 (32%)."

The Lakers, coming off 134 points vs. MEM, and the Rockets, coming off 148 points vs. PHX, are in a defensive battle early. HOU leads 19-16 after 1Q. L.A. shooting 6-for-25 (24%); Houston shooting 8-for-25 (32%).
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) April 1, 2025

The Lakers have a 45-29 record in their first 74 games.

They will remain at home to play the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.