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LeBron James Scores 30, Lakers Cut Series Deficit To 3-1

Originally posted on FortyEightMinutes | By Rob Parks | Last updated 4/28/24

The Los Angeles Lakers were on the brink of elimination down 3 games to 0. With their backs completely against the wall, the Lakers pulled off an impressive 119-108 to cut the series deficit against the Nuggets to 3 games to 1. The Lakers find themselves down despite leading the most minutes of this series so far. So far, key mistakes and big runs by the Denver Nuggets have given the Nuggets the series lead. However, in game four the Lakers figured things out and got the win. The team is focused on taking things one game at a time. Each game from game five on will be a win-or-go-home game for them.

LeBron out of nowhere! pic.twitter.com/QTnyyFiNLO

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 28, 2024

Lakers Guard Austin Reaves spoke postgame about the Lakers forcing a game 5.

“We get another opportunity to go play one more game, and if we win, come back and play another one and keep moving from there. Odds aren’t stacked in our favor, but anytime we can keep ourselves floating above water and give ourselves an opportunity to do something special, we’re up for the challenge.”

LeBron James led the way for the Lakers with 30 points on 14-for-23 shooting. James grabbed five rebounds, dished out four assists, and recorded three steals. James made key baskets down the stretch to lift the Lakers to victory. James spoke postgame about the Lakers extending this series to a game 5 in Denver.

Locked In pic.twitter.com/Sr57EfGzOw

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 28, 2024

“We’ve given ourselves another lifeline, and it’s a one-game series for us. Monday’s game is the most important game of the season for us, and we understand that.”

More Lakers Contributions

Anthony Davis scored 25 points, grabbed 23 rebounds, dished out six assists, and blocked a shot.
D’Angelo Russell scored 21 points, grabbed four rebounds, and dished out four assists.
Austin Reaves scored 21 points, grabbed a rebound, and dished out six assists.

Game 5 moves back to Denver on Monday, 4/29. Tip-off from Ball Arena is at 10 p.m. Game 5 will air nationally on TNT.