LeBron reaches another playoff milestone as Lakers stumble in Game 4

The Los Angeles Lakers missed their first chance to close out the series, falling 115‑96 to the Houston Rockets in Game Four at the Toyota Center and sending the matchup back to California. JJ Redick’s team still lead the series, yet they squandered a favourable opportunity to finish the job and now face added pressure in front of their home crowd. Amid a difficult night, LeBron James carved out another historic achievement that reinforces his unmatched longevity. With his opening two baskets, he became the first player in NBA history to reach 3,000 playoff field goals, extending his lead over Kareem Abdul‑Jabbar and Michael Jordan in a category he has dominated for years.

The rest of his performance, however, reflected the Lakers’ struggles. After that early burst, James failed to regain rhythm, ending with ten points on two‑for‑nine shooting and eight turnovers, one of the toughest postseason outings of his remarkable career.