( Lakers star LeBron James high-fives teammates during starter introductions before Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors on Monday. The Lakers handing a Steve Kerr-coached Golden State team its first loss in a nontitle playoff series ever: Priceless. His performance that day in the fourth quarter against Golden State was the spark that carried the Lakers to victory. Steve HornGlendaleThe Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views. Email: sports@latimes.comThis story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 13, 2023 17:37 UTC