Lakers Stage Historic Comeback to Defeat Warriors in Overtime Thriller

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the most spectacular comebacks of the NBA season Tuesday night, erasing an 18-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors 142-138 in overtime at Crypto.com Arena.

LeBron James led the charge with 45 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, becoming the oldest player in NBA history to record such numbers in a comeback victory of this magnitude. The 41-year-old superstar was unstoppable in the final frame, scoring 22 points and hitting three crucial three-pointers that brought the home crowd to its feet.

Anthony Davis provided the perfect complement with 38 points and 15 rebounds, dominating the paint on both ends of the floor. His thunderous dunk with 47 seconds remaining in regulation tied the game at 128-all, setting the stage for overtime drama.

The Warriors, led by Stephen Currys 52-point explosion, appeared to be cruising toward victory after building their largest lead with 8:14 remaining in the fourth quarter. Curry was in vintage form, hitting 11 three-pointers and putting on a shooting clinic that had Lakers fans heading for the exits early.

But those who left missed one of the greatest finishes in recent Lakers history. The teams young core of Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura stepped up in crucial moments, with Reaves hitting back-to-back threes to cut the deficit to single digits and ignite the comeback.

In overtime, James took control completely, scoring 12 of the Lakers 14 points in the extra period. His step-back three with 23 seconds remaining proved to be the dagger, giving Los Angeles a lead they would not relinquish. The victory moves the Lakers to 32-22 on the season and keeps their playoff positioning strong in the competitive Western Conference.