Austin Rivers instantly regrets it, accidentally tossing the ball at LeBron James’ head. The Lakers star was about to finish him off, but then he remained calm.
Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals took place last night, between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets. The Lakers eliminated the Rockets from the Playoffs in a great victory, 119-97.
Although this game was a blowout from start to finish, it was not without moments of hilarity.
Everything from Russell Westbrook whispering back and forth with Rajon Rondo’s brother to perhaps the highlight of the game: the hilarious interaction between LeBron James and Austin Rivers.
Also read: ‘William Rondo should shut his mouth’: Russell Westbrook punches Rajon Rondo’s brother after Game 5 on-court fight
Austin Rivers throws the ball off LeBron James’ head
LeBron James was decimating Houston’s defense tonight, just getting where he wanted, when he wanted.
With just over 7 minutes to go on 4th, and the score 105-82 in favor of the Lakers, Austin Rivers decides that the best thing for his team is to throw the ball at the head of LeBron James, since they are being flown.
LeBron almost went to Austin Rivers 😅 pic.twitter.com/gdSQHhTIa2
– Bleach Report (@BleacherReport) September 13, 2020
Rivers immediately regrets this, as he sees LeBron roll over almost instantly, letting James know that it was an accident and that he had no intention of bouncing off his head.
What makes this even more fun than it already is is that the 4x MVP seemed almost disappointed that he couldn’t start a little fight with the Rockets. He is clearly seen shaking his head after realizing it was an accident.
the austin rivers don’t want lebron smoke 😂 pic.twitter.com/RpyljE21GZ
– prιɴceѕѕ ✵ ѕαrcαѕм (@asapphicarc) September 13, 2020
LeBron James’ performance in Game 5
The 35-year-old was spectacular tonight as he flirted with another triple-double. He scored 29 points on 50% shooting from the field, grabbed 11 rebounds and delivered 7 assists in just 31 minutes of action.
The Lakers have not completed 2 gentleman’s sweeps in the first 2 rounds of the Playoffs. Now they await their WCF opponent as the Los Angeles Clippers lead their series against the Denver Nuggets, 3-2.
