41-year-old LeBron James proves Kendrick Perkins wrong after Lakers win
LeBron James, at 41 years old, delivered a standout performance with 28 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 98-78 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 6 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The win secured the Lakers' spot in the next round against the Oklahoma City Thunder, silencing critics like Kendrick Perkins who doubted James' ability to close out the series. James scored 18 points in the first half as the Lakers built a commanding lead and received key contributions from Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves.
- ▪LeBron James scored 28 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and recorded eight assists in the Lakers' 98-78 win over the Houston Rockets.
- ▪Kendrick Perkins had predicted the Rockets would win the series and doubted James could lead the Lakers to victory in Game 6.
- ▪James scored 18 of his 28 points in the first half, helping the Lakers build an 18-point halftime lead.
- ▪Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves contributed 21 and 15 points respectively in the Game 6 victory.
- ▪The Lakers' defense held the Rockets to a season-low 78 points in the game.
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