LeBron James shoots 'no-look' Steph Curry-style 3-pointer, sends NBA fans into a frenzy

On Tuesday (Wednesday IST), the Los Angeles Lakers bagged their ninth win of the season with a 117-100 score. While the Lakers extended their winning streak to a three, it was LeBron James' epic no-look three, which sent the Lakers bench and NBA fans into a frenzy on social media. Fans compared James to Steph Curry – who people regard as the best shooter in NBA history. 

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LeBron James no-look three channels the Lakers icon's inner Steph Curry

In the first quarter, the Lakers secured a 21-point lead over the Rockets, well on their way to defeat them in their second straight game against the team. During the second quarter, with a 45-24 lead, James chose to hit a corner three-pointer. Surprisingly, James turned to the bench – which erupted when it made it through the hoop. 

"This is why I am the greatest basketball player of all time," James wrote in a later tweet, which shared a video of him making Curry's no-look three. After the game, he revealed that the no-look shot was a result of an in-game bet he made with Dennis Schroder. He even said that Curry is the one who he most associates the shot with. 

"10 times out of 9 that's going in for Steph."

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James dropped 26 points to lead the Lakers to their 117-100 victory on Tuesday. Anthony Davis added a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds, extending the Lakers winning streak to three. “We played some brilliant basketball in stretches in both of the last two games and in particular in the ... first half tonight,” head coach Frank Vogel said, praising their tight defence, execution and containment. 

“We’ve got a common goal to compete every night, to play championship basketball and be accountable,” James said while speaking to the reports. On the other hand, Christian Wood had 18 points and 8 rebounds for the Rockets, while James Harden finished with 16 points to his name. The Rockets' starters did not play the fourth quarter. 

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(Image credits: Los Angeles Lakers Instagram)