In a thrilling game against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James led his team to a 117-111 overtime victory in Game 4. James, who played for 45 minutes, made a layup while being fouled by Dillon Brooks in the final seconds of the game, which secured the Lakers a five-point lead. With just one win away from becoming the first No. 7 seed to beat a No. 2 seed since San Antonio in 2010 James gave an impressive all-around performance, scoring 22 points, grabbing 20 rebounds, dishing out seven assists, blocking two shots, and committing only one turnover.

James' performance was a career first through 1,693 regular-season, play-in, and postseason games, making him the oldest player to achieve the statistical mark since Wilt Chamberlain did it at the age of 36 in 1973. James remarked that he has never had 20 and 20 before, calling it a "pretty cool" achievement.

After a disappointing season where the Lakers didn't even qualify for the playoffs, James has his team looking like a group that is primed to make a run when it matters once again. "These are the moments that I love," James said. "I love the postseason. I've been a part of a lot of the games, and I just love being able to make plays and be out there with my teammates to give them experiences that they maybe never had before."

James led the Lakers' team game, with Anthony Davis finishing with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks. 23 points were scored by Austin Reaves, and Jarred Vanderbilt contributed 15 points after scoring just 12 in the previous three games. In the fourth quarter, D'Angelo Russell scored 17 points, including nine consecutive points from three 3-pointers, which helped the Lakers regain the lead after being down by seven points.

James' all-around effort exemplified the Lakers' team game. Davis remarked that "Sometimes you got to win ugly. Sometimes you don't play well, but still try to leave your imprint on the game. And that's what I tried to do tonight on the defensive end." James added that the closeout game is always the hardest game of the series, and the team must be ready for it.

Looking ahead to Game 5, James and the Lakers must be prepared for the most tiring and brutal game of the series. James' experience and leadership will be crucial in leading his team to victory and securing their spot in the playoffs.