Lakers Extend Winning Streak to Seven

The Los Angeles Lakers secured their seventh consecutive victory Wednesday night, defeating the Houston Rockets 124-116, fueled by stellar performances from LeBron James and Luka Doncic. James, at 41 years and 78 days old, showcased a remarkable display of athleticism and efficiency.

James’ Exceptional Performance

James contributed 30 points, shooting an astounding 13-of-14 from the field. This performance included six dunks, marking his most in a single game since March 9, 2017. He also recorded three alley-oops, a career high.

“Glance at me right now,” James said after the game. Right now, I feel like s—. But in the game, I felt pretty fine. Before the game, I didn’t feel that great. I imply, I was yawning and tired and telling myself, I was literally just like talking to myself like, ‘Come on, here we go. Let’s figure it out. Let’s get through it.’“

LeBron James, via ESPN

Doncic’s Dominance

LeBron wasn’t alone in leading the charge. Luka Doncic added 40 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists, putting on a clinic according to Lakers coach JJ Redick.

“I thought he definitely put on a clinic down the stretch,” said Lakers coach JJ Redick. Whether it was in isolation, versus fires in isolations, versus the shock with [Alperen] Sengun, he just got us good offense whether for himself or for his teammates every single time down the floor…. We moved the basketball, so that kind of got us going and then when Luka came back in he was just fantastic.”

JJ Redick, via latimes.com

A Season-Best Streak and Tiebreaker Secured

The win not only extended the Lakers’ winning streak to a season-best seven games but also clinched the regular season tiebreaker over the Rockets.

Durant on James’ Longevity

Houston Rockets player Kevin Durant expressed admiration for James’ continued success.

“Mich überrascht das alles nicht. Er ist ein Freak und einer der besten Athleten aller Zeiten. Er liebt das Spiel, pflegt seinen Körper. Er ist dafür gemacht, seit er ein Kind ist,”

Kevin Durant

FAQ

• How old is LeBron James? He is 41 years and 78 days old as of March 19, 2026.
• How many dunks did LeBron James have in the game? He had six dunks.
• What is the Lakers’ current winning streak? Seven games.