LeBron Scores 28 as Lakers Clinch Home Court in the First Round

LeBron James is 41 years old and still doing this. 28 points. 12 assists. 6 rebounds. The Lakers obliterated the Suns 101-73 — and it wasn't even competitive. Phoenix scored 73 points. In a full NBA game. In 2026.

With the win, the Lakers (51-29) clinched home-court advantage in the first round by moving back into a tie with the Rockets for the 4th seed, holding the tiebreaker. This is a short-handed Lakers team that's been dealing with injuries all season, and LeBron is still steering the ship. He's not just in the playoffs — he's making sure they start at home.

The regular season ends Sunday. The Lakers play one more. LeBron has his home court. Now the real show starts.