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Chasing History: Lakers Dethrone Warriors (Ep. 18)
The Los Angeles Lakers continue their playoff roll, as LeBron James and Anthony Davis combine to lead their team past defending champion Golden State in six games, setting up a conference finals matchup against the Nuggets.
5 takeaways from Lakers' close-out win over Warriors
LeBron James not about to slow down, Anthony Davis toughens up and Golden State can't find its touch from long range.
Full Focus: AD, LeBron power Lakers to West finals
A complete, team effort led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis to dismantle Golden State in Game 6 and send L.A. to the Western Conference finals.
'Just a lot of LeBron' sinks Warriors in Game 6
LeBron James drops a game-high 30 points to go with 9 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals and a block in 43 minutes as the Lakers clinch spot in West finals.
Lakers vanquish Warriors, advance to West finals
Led by LeBron James' 30 points (10-14 FG), nine rebounds, and nine assists, the Lakers defeated the Warriors in Game 6, 122-101. Anthony Davis added 17 points and 20 rebounds for the Lakers in the victory, while Stephen Curry led all scorers with 32 points, six rebounds, and five assists for the Warriors. After closing out this best-of-seven series, 4-2, the Lakers will advance to the Western Conference Finals where they will face the Denver Nuggets. Game 1 will take place on Tuesday, May 16 (ESPN, 8:30 p.m. ET).
Reaves: Can't ask for better teammate than LeBron
Austin Reaves joins GameTime via Arena Link interview following a 23-point performance in the Lakers' series-clinching Game 6 victory over the Warriors.
James: Nuggets can 'put it to us' if not locked in
LeBron James and Anthony Davis walkoff interview after leading Lakers to Western Conference finals with Game 6 victory over Warriors in L.A.
Injuries remain only obstacle to Davis' greatness
Anthony Davis' Game 5 injury scare was the latest reminder of his stark, thin line between dominance and absence.
5 takeaways from Warriors' Game 5 victory
Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins bring their A-game while the Lakers' supporting cast disappears to set up a Game 6.
Full Focus: Warriors play with urgency, force Game 6
Facing elimination at home, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green set the tone in a Game 5 win against the Lakers.
Curry + Wiggins Walk and Talk Postgame
Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins talk after Game 5 against the Lakers.
How Draymond is 'most important player' on Warriors
With yet another huge elimination game performance on the resume, Isiah Thomas believes Draymond Green remains the Warriors' most important player.
Game Recap: Warriors 121, Lakers 106
Led by Stephen Curry's 27 points and eight assists, the No. 6 seed Warriors defeat the No. 7 seed Lakers in Game 5, 121-106. Andrew Wiggins (25 points, seven rebounds, five assists) and Draymond Green (20 points, 10 rebounds, four assists) added a combined 45 points in the victory. LeBron James (25 points, nine rebounds) and Anthony Davis (23 points, nine rebounds) combined for 48 points for the Lakers in the losing effort. The Lakers lead the best-of-seven series, 3-2, with Game 6 taking place on Friday, May 12.
Why 'Game 6 is Game 7' for Lakers
Shaq and Charles discuss why Game 6 should feel like Game 7 for the Lakers as they head to their home court with a 3-2 lead.
Anthony Davis head injury clouds rest of series
After Anthony Davis makes an early exit in Game 5, and the Lakers drop a double-digit loss, the series outlook has suddenly shifted for L.A.
5 takeaways from Lakers' Game 4 win vs. Warriors
Lonnie Walker IV shines in the 4th, putting the Lakers on the cusp of the Western Conference finals.
Full Focus: Lonnie Walker Leads the Lakers
Lonnie Walker IV scores all 15 of his points in the 4th quarter to help spark the Lakers' Game 4 rally as they go up 3-1 against the Warriors.
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