"Did everything possible to sabotage that game" - Lakers fans in shambles after Trae Young game-winner cancels LeBron-AD masterclass 

Trae Young played the role of heartbreaker against LeBron James’ LA Lakers on Friday night, sinking a clutch 3-pointer with eight seconds remaining to erase an 11-point deficit and secure a thrilling comeback win. The loss marked the Lakers’ third straight defeat.

Young finished with a stellar 31 points, 20 assists and five 3-pointers, including the game-winner, spoiling LeBron James’ season-high-tying triple-double performance of 39 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. Anthony Davis also shined with 38 points and 10 rebounds, but their combined efforts weren’t enough to prevent the overtime collapse.

Lakers fans expressed frustration over the squandered performances from their two superstars.

“The lakers did everything possible to sabotage that game it was comical,” one fan said.

“Wasted AD and LeBron masterclass,” another added.

In the final moments of overtime, Davis hit a step-back jumper with 43 seconds remaining to put the Lakers up by three. Jalen Johnson responded by making two free throws to trim the lead to one. Davis then turned the ball over, but LeBron came to the rescue with a chase down block on Dyson Daniels.

The Lakers regained possession, but a Hawks-forced jump ball during the ensuing inbounds play gave Atlanta the chance they needed. The ball found its way to a wide-open Young, who buried the decisive triple. James had a final opportunity to win it at the buzzer but missed a 3-pointer.

Fans also criticized Gabe Vincent for his defensive lapse on Young.

"Get Vincent off my team bro. WTF you doing leaving Trae open to go double team with AD already there,” one fan said.

“How do you leave Trae open??” another said.

Here are more fan reactions to Young’s heroics and the Lakers’ third straight loss:

“You guys are LeFinished,” one said.

“Lebron 39/10/11, AD 38/10/8 and they still can’t win,” another said.

Trae Young joins elite company after 30-20 game vs Lakers

With his 31-point, 20-assist performance, Trae Young became just the 11th player in NBA history to achieve a 30-20 stat line, joining an elite group of Hall of Famers and future legends.

The exclusive club includes Luka Doncic, Russell Westbrook, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Kevin Johnson, Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas, Kevin Porter, Tiny Archibald, Oscar Robertson and Bob Cousy.

Trae Young and the Hawks are set to face the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, while the Lakers will attempt to snap their losing streak against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.