The Los Angeles Lakers continue to fight for their playoff lives.
Currently, the Lakers sit tied for sixth place in the Western Conference.
Every game they have played over the past few weeks has been like a playoff game for them.
Also, every team wants to avoid the play-in tournament.
That way you can get some extra rest before heading into the first round of the playoffs.
In a massive game for the Lakers on Tuesday night, they went to overtime with the Utah Jazz.
With the game on the line, the Lakers went to none other than LeBron James to save the day.
He scored the game-winning basket on a spinning layup with 27 seconds left in OT.
James had 37 points, six assists, and five rebounds in the game.
After, his teammates celebrated his greatness by making goat noises in the locker room.
This video was taken by ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin.
LeBron James and his chorus of 🐐 🐐 🐐 pic.twitter.com/GrzyMC7lW2
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) April 5, 2023
The Lakers are now set for their biggest game of the year on Wednesday night.
They face their crosstown rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers.
Both teams are tied in the standings and this game could decide who avoids the play-in tournament.
James will once again be relied on for heavy minutes in this game.
But the role players have stepped up big for the Lakers over the past month.
Austin Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Dennis Schroder have all played a big role for the Lakers.
This team seems to be hitting its stride at the right time and they might be a tough out in the playoffs.
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