Patrick Mahomes’ reaction to LeBron James sends fans into a frenzy with brutal and hilarious takes(Getty)
The game took place on April 2026, when the Lakers faced the Rockets in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. Los Angeles had a 3-1 lead heading into the game, but Houston kept the series alive with a 119-114 win. The Rockets cut the Lakers’ advantage to 3-2 and forced another game. Another brought up Kansas City’s famous 13-second comeback against the Buffalo Bills, asking, “Was it the refs that let them score in 13 seconds?
Anybody else on the roster, but not you,” James said during the game. A third fan said, “This video always gets me🤣. “Did you say soft a** call? Nah, not you. The conversation then became much sharper. One fan compared Mahomes with James while taking a harsh shot at the Lakers star. That mix of jokes, criticism and NFL references turned an old NBA clip into a fresh sports conversation.
It’s like going up against a Mahomes team, they’re the best passing team in the last 30 years. The Rockets averaged 47.7 rebounds per game during the regular season and led the NBA with 15 offensive rebounds per game. The Lakers ranked 27th in total rebounds at 41 per game and 29th in offensive rebounds at 9.4.
“They’re the best rebounding team in the last 25 years,” James said. “You don’t need to have a message. The credentials explained why Houston presented such a difficult matchup.