In Reply to: Little OT: Don't see many guys like this anymore posted by traprh on April 25, 2026 at 12:13:59
not to mention Marcus Smart.
Houston had a 6 point lead and the ball with 30 seconds left.
Smart stole a pass that didn't even need to be made, got fouled when there was no reason to foul him, and made three free throws.
On the following sideline inbounds, LeBron chased the receiving guard into the backcourt, then let him dribble around him, and then poked the ball free from behind, got it back and made a three to tie the game.
LeBron almost got the win in regulation after forcing Houston into a bad shot that he recovered, but L.A. ultimately won in overtime.
Lot's of old school smarts on display in the game, just not from anyone playing for the Rockets.