Oct 22, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

LeBron James' Shot Over Rudy Gobert Goes Viral In Lakers-Timberwolves Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Apr 27, 2025 4:19 PM ET

On Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Minnesota Timberwolves (at the Target Center) for Game 4 of their series.

During the first half, LeBron James made a tough shot over Rudy Gobert that got a lot of views on social media.

Via The NBA: "LeBron makes it look so easy

LAL looking to tie the series on ABC!"

LeBron makes it look so easy

LAL looking to tie the series on ABC! pic.twitter.com/dmbQJ2M9i0
— NBA (@NBA) April 27, 2025

James had nine points, three rebounds and one assist while shooting 2/2 from the field and 1/1 from the three-point range in his first eight minutes of playing time.

Via Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet: "Another terrific shift from LeBron, coming off 38 points on Friday night in this quick turnaround. He had 9 points, 3 boards and 1 assist in 8 minutes with LA +6."

Another terrific shift from LeBron, coming off 38 points on Friday night in this quick turnaround. He had 9 points, 3 boards and 1 assist in 8 minutes with LA +6.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) April 27, 2025

Despite the 116-104 loss in Game 3, James was brilliant.

His full stat line was 38 points, ten rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks while shooting 13/21 from the field and 5/9 from the three-point range in 41 minutes of playing time.

Via Yahoo Sports: "LeBron's 38 points are the MOST by 40-year-old player in a postseason game "

LeBron's 38 points are the MOST by 40-year-old player in a postseason game pic.twitter.com/j4ehRFUQSM
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) April 26, 2025

As for Gobert, he had one point and six rebounds while shooting 0/4 from the field in his first eight minutes of playing time.

Via Lakers Nation: "End of 1Q: 32, Timberwolves 28

Better start for LA muddied by a sloppy close to the quarter. On the bright side, Luka appears to be close to 100 percent."

End of 1Q: #Lakers 32, Timberwolves 28

Better start for LA muddied by a sloppy close to the quarter. On the bright side, Luka appears to be close to 100 percent.
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) April 27, 2025

The Timberwolves lead the series 2-1.

Game 5 will be on Tuesday night (back in Los Angeles).

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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