San Diego is a place with some meaning for James. He got married here five years ago. When he emerged from the Lakers tunnel onto the court for warmups, the sold-out crowd of 13,565 crescendoed. One fan yelled "at least the eight seed!" to the team in general, referencing what it will take for L.A. to return to the playoffs this year after a five-year drought.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 01, 2018 04:25 UTC