The Lakers are on the verge of their first championship since 2010 and their 17th overall. LeBron James is also one victory from his fourth championship with three different teams.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Listless and uninspired, the Los Angeles Lakers meandered through another sloppy first half in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
The Lakers are on the verge of their first championship since 2010 and their 17th overall, which would tie them with the Boston Celtics for most in NBA history. James is also one victory from his fourth championship and third with three teams.As difficult as it will be for Miami to stop James and the Lakers, beating the Heat won’t be easy for Los Angeles. Even shorthanded, the Heat are well-coached and have enough talent to extend the series.
While guard Goran Dragic was not cleared to play after missing Games 2 and 3, starting center Bam Adebayo returned for the first time since straining his neck in Game 1. He provided an offensive and defensive boost with 15 points and seven rebounds. Defensively, Los Angeles limited Heat guard Jimmy Butler. Following a 40-point triple-double with 13 assists in Game 3, he had a much more manageable scoring game from the Lakers’ standpoint: 22 points.
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