What happened: LeBron James drained a game-tying three-pointer at the end of regulation to send the Lakers' playoff matchup into overtime. The bucket preserved LA's chance to extend their series lead. This play follows Bronny James scoring off LeBron assists in the Lakers' win.

Why it matters: LeBron's heroics maintain Lakers' momentum after their 2-0 series lead from earlier games. It reinforces his impact in the playoffs amid high stakes. Series outcome hinges on such veteran performances.

What to watch: Monitor overtime result and Lakers' next playoff steps.