LeBron James was expected to suit up for the Los Angeles Lakers against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. But he didn't. So he was relegated once again as a cheerleader. And boy, did he cheer the heck of the Lakers' thrilling win over the Knicks in overtime.

After the 101-99 OT win, with Talen Horton-Tucker providing the game-winning basket, LeBron took to Twitter to oh-so eloquently express his thoughts. His tweet was literally as easy as T-H-T.

It's hard to blame LBJ (also three letters, you math wizard you) for not quickly getting the right words after Horton-Tucker's unbelievable game-winner. It's also easier to spell THT and a bunch of exclamation points than Talen Horton-Tucker, so there's also that. Could've used another exclamation point, TBH (hey look, three letters too!).

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Seriously though, Horton-Tucker's heroics should bode well for his confidence heading to the play-in tournament, which the Lakers would probably have to go through. THT stepping up is very much needed with LeBron still bothered by his ankle sprain. Even if he returns, which is expected real soon, he won't be as mobile as before. He has even admitted so himself.

Horton-Tucker had an impressive game off the bench for the Lakers against the Knicks, finishing with a double-double of 13 points and 10 assists in 35 minutes. Getting minutes in the closing stretch proves coach Frank Vogel has his full trust in the 20-year-old wingman.

LeBron James has repeatedly flexed Talen-Horton Tucker, and the latter's game-saving bucket will only earn him more points from The King. And maybe next time, more letters. And exclamation points.