The Los Angeles Lakers have taken a commanding 3-1 lead in their playoff series against the Golden State Warriors after a thrilling 104-101 victory on Tuesday night. The Lakers, led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, were able to overcome a late surge from the Warriors to secure the win.
The game was close throughout, with the Lakers taking a slim lead into halftime. In the third quarter, the Lakers began to pull away, taking a double-digit lead at one point. However, the Warriors were able to fight back and cut the lead to just two points heading into the fourth quarter.
In the fourth quarter, the Lakers were able to hold off a late surge from the Warriors, with James and Davis leading the way. James finished with a game-high 32 points, while Davis added 28 points and 11 rebounds. The Lakers also got key contributions from Kyle Kuzma, who had 14 points and 8 rebounds, and Rajon Rondo, who had 11 points and 8 assists.
The win was a big one for the Lakers, as it gives them a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. The Lakers will now look to close out the series in Game 5 on Thursday night. If they are able to do so, they will advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2010.
The win was also a big one for James and Davis, who have been leading the way for the Lakers all season long. With their performance on Tuesday night, they showed why they are considered two of the best players in the league.
Overall, it was an exciting game between two of the best teams in the league. The Lakers were able to take a big step towards advancing to the Western Conference Finals with their 104-101 victory over the Warriors. It will be interesting to see if they can close out the series in Game 5 on Thursday night.
