LeBron James’ Game 3 masterpiece against the Houston Rockets did more than push the Lakers to the brink of a sweep.
It also added another absurd milestone to a playoff resume that already feels impossible to measure.
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After Los Angeles’ overtime win, LeBron now has as many playoff victories as one of the NBA’s most iconic franchises.
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LeBron James matches the Chicago Bulls playoff wins after LA Lakers thriller
The milestone was highlighted by Yahoo Sports after LeBron reached 187 career playoff wins, matching the Chicago Bulls’ entire franchise total.
That number puts the achievement into wild perspective. The Bulls have six championships and one of the most legendary dynasties in NBA history, yet LeBron alone has now matched their total playoff win count.
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It speaks to both longevity and dominance. LeBron has been winning postseason games across multiple eras, teams and roster builds, while still finding ways to decide games deep into his forties.
Game 3 against Houston was the latest reminder that his playoff impact has not faded.
LeBron James rescues LA Lakers with vintage Game 3 finish
The performance itself was worthy of the milestone, with LeBron carrying the Lakers through a chaotic 112-108 overtime win.
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He finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, three steals, and a block while playing over 45 minutes. But the defining moment came late in regulation, when Houston was seconds away from cutting the series deficit.
With the Rockets leading by six in the final 30 seconds, the Lakers forced mistakes, Marcus Smart hit three free throws, and LeBron delivered the biggest swing of the night.
After forcing the turnover, he drilled the tying three with just over 13 seconds left, sending the game to overtime and crushing Houston’s momentum.
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From there, the Lakers finished the job and took a 3-0 series lead. For LeBron, it was not just another playoff win. It was No. 187, the kind of number that makes even the Bulls comparison feel almost impossible.
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