LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were not looking too good earlier in the season. However, they have completely managed to turn things around for the better. Overall, the Lakers are now in the second round of the playoffs, and they are about to knock off the Golden State Warriors. After a 104-101 win last night in Los Angeles, the Lakers lead the series 3-1. Subsequently, the series is headed back to San Francisco for what could be a decisive Game 5. If the Lakers win, they are off to the Western Conference Finals.
Although the Lakers won the game, it did not come without some adversity. Early in the third quarter, the Lakers did not look very good. The Warriors built a strong lead, only for it to evaporate in the final frame. As it turns out, a bench player for the Lakers is who came out and dominated the Warriors. Lonnie Walker IV had spent much of this series on the bench. However, as soon as he got minutes, he put up 15 points in the final quarter to turn the game around and secure a victory for the purple and gold.
LeBron James Is A Happy Man
Following the game, Chris Haynes of TNT asked LeBron about his teammates and who helped the team get the W. Of course, the Lakers superstar was quick to point out Walker. Overall, he praised the depth player for always staying ready. “I hope Lonnie Walker’s the first. I hope Lonnie Walker’s the first,” LeBron James said. “It’s not even about tonight. I’ve been telling him, I said, ‘Lonnie, stay ready. We’re gonna need you at some point.’ For him to be as young as he is, for him to have that professionalism, come out, stay ready when his number is called. We don’t win that game without Lonnie Walker tonight. That’s for sure.”
With this kind of depth, it will be very difficult for any of the teams left in the postseason to knock off the Lakers. Of course, the Boston Celtics have a great case, however, aside from them, the Lakers could very well win the whole thing. Although, that road is not going to be all that easy. Let us know if you think they will close this series out, in the comments down below.
