Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Pistons Game 4 â Donovan Mitchell drops 43 points
Cavs even the series against Pistons with a thrilling Game 4 led by Donovan Mitchell's 43 points!
LeBron James and the Lakers are facing elimination against the Thunder in the NBA playoffs, trailing 0-3. James arrived at the arena in a striking outfit, preparing for his 30th elimination game.
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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers trail the Oklahoma City Thunder 0-3 in the NBA Western Conference semifinals. They face elimination and could get swept in Game 4 on Monday.
The four-time NBA champion has stepped up in the playoffs in Luka Doncicâs absence. He willed his team to a 4-2 series win in the first round over the Houston Rockets. However, the Thunderâs firepower has overwhelmed the Lakers so far.
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James arrived at Crypto.com Arena looking focused. He wore a white shirt under a light blue jacket, brown shorts and brown sneakers. The superstar forward completed his outfit with dark black sunglasses.
James will play in his 30th elimination game. His 33.7 points is the highest average in such games in league history.
Itâs unclear how many more seasons James will play. If the Thunder eliminate the Lakers on Monday, it could be the 41-year-oldâs last NBA game.
The 22-time All-Star is in his 23rd campaign after the Cleveland Cavaliers drafted him at No. 1 in 2003. He holds the record for most NBA seasons played and continues to play at an elite level. James averages 23.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 1.4 steals this playoffs.
He has only missed the postseason four times in his legendary career. James is expected to give it his all in Game 4 to avoid a sweep. A win would also keep his chase for a fifth championship alive. However, wants to end the series quickly to have more rest ahead of the conference finals.
LeBron James wore a white shirt under a light blue jacket, brown shorts, brown sneakers, and dark black sunglasses.
LeBron James is set to play in his 30th elimination game.
LeBron James has the highest average in elimination games at 33.7 points per game.
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