2020 NBA Playoffs: LeBron James leads Lakers to win against Blazers in game 3 (video)
On Sunday, August 23rd, 2020 the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Portland TrailBlazers 116-108 in game 3 of their series in the NBA Playoffs.
After losing the first game, the Lakers have won the last two in a row.
The key man for the Lakers again was LeBron James who contributed 38 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists.
LeBron had support from Anthony Davis who dropped 29 points. 11 rebounds and eight assists along with three blocks.
In the game, the LeBron moved to thrid 3rd all-time in NBA Playoffs threes while the Lakers are now second all-time in NBA Playoffs wins.
Historic night for @KingJames!
👑 38 PTS, 12 REB, 8 AST
👑 4 3PM (3rd all-time in #NBAPlayoffs threes)
👑 @Lakers W (2nd all-time in #NBAPlayoffs wins) pic.twitter.com/7GRI2UVCFw— NBA (@NBA) August 23, 2020
In other games played, the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Houston Rockets 119-107 for their first win in the series.
LeBron James (38 PTS, 12 REB, 8 AST) and the @Lakers take a 2-1 series lead over POR! #NBAPlayoffs
Anthony Davis: 29 PTS, 11 REB, 8 AST, 3 BLK
Damian Lillard: 34 PTS, 5 3PM
CJ McCollum: 28 PTS, 4 3PM
Carmelo Anthony: 20 PTS pic.twitter.com/xracgbqPlH— NBA (@NBA) August 23, 2020
Also, the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 121-107 to take a 2-1 lead.
While the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers 124-115 to take a 3-0 lead.
Four @MiamiHEAT players score 20+ as they take a 3-0 series lead vs. IND!
Jimmy Butler: 27 PTS, 8 REB
Goran Dragic: 24 PTS, 5 3PM
Bam Adebayo: 22 PTS, 11 REB
Tyler Herro: 20 PTS
Malcolm Brogdon: 34 PTS, 14 AST (#NBAPlayoffs career highs) pic.twitter.com/l04HdVnWuR— NBA (@NBA) August 22, 2020
