It’s safe to say that everyone wins as fans tune in to the Warriors vs Lakers play-in matchup. In all honesty, it’s the only play in-game worth watching. It’s two worthy defenses going at it. It’s two household franchises going head to head. And most importantly, it’s two of the biggest brands meeting once again in the postseason: Stephen Curry vs LeBron James.
Read MoreLeBron’s move to Los Angeles, two major injuries for Klay Thompson, the departure of Kevin Durant and the COVID-19 pandemic have all taken place since the last time the King and the Baby Faced Assassin have squared off in postseason play.
Now, the wait is over.
Read MoreLeBron James thinks the play-in for the NBA playoffs is a bad idea. Which is odd, because in March 2020, James thought having the 7-11 seeds duke it out late in the regular season was a good idea.
So why the sudden change of heart?
Well, his Lakers currently find themselves at No. 5 in the Western Conference, with just a game separating them from the No. 7 seed Portland Trailblazers. Los Angeles went 7-13 in the 17-time All Star’s 20-game absence because of an ankle injury, and lost to Sacramento and Toronto in two contests with James before a reaggravation of his ankle has him sidelined for at least the next pair of games.
Read MoreThe Lakers led the Warriors for the first 45 minutes on Monday.
But the only score that matters is when the clock reads all zeros.
The Golden State Warriors (7-6) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (11-4) 115-113 at Staples Center behind a 32-16 closing run, forcing a missed LeBron James 3-pointer as time expired to seal the victory.
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