James was outstanding against the Pelicans in the mid-season tournament, single-handedly crushing his opponents and showing a kingly dominance. The Pelicans' strong lineup, especially the combination of Zion and Wallan on the inside, makes it difficult for the Lakers to play on the inside, so the team can only rely on James to play at critical moments.
James understood that in order to win the game, he had to shoot and score from the outside, so he began to shoot from long range, especially in the second quarter, when he hit three consecutive three-pointers to catch the Pelicans off guard. Although the Lakers fell behind due to a poor performance in the first quarter, in the second quarter, James led the bench to quickly take the lead, and he himself showed the attitude and determination of the game in the form of consecutive three-point shells.
In the face of Zion's defense, James first completed a hot three-pointer to quickly help the team overtake the score and show his teammates the key to winning the game. The Pelicans, despite their youth and physical prowess, underestimated James' improvement in outside shooting this season, only to have James score on consecutive long-range shots and eventually knock the opponent down.
James' three-point shot was getting farther and farther, showing his confidence and strength, and he hit three three-pointers in a row in just 61 seconds to completely disrupt the Pelicans' defensive plan. Subsequently, James completed a driving layup and scored 11 consecutive points, putting the Pelicans under tremendous pressure. James hit three three-pointers in just 61 seconds and scored 11 straight points in 1:56.
Such a stellar performance convinces that he is in the best form of the playoffs. Therefore, it can be believed that the Lakers will surely emerge victorious in this game. After all, James knows that this season's championship is his chance to surpass Jordan. Sure enough, he led the team all the way and completely crushed the Pelicans, giving the Lakers a 15-5 lead in the first quarter, forcing the opponent to call a timeout.
During that time, James hit 5 of 6 shots, including 3 three-pointers, and he scored 14 points in just 11 minutes, while also contributing two rebounds and two assists. That's the top players in the league.