LeBron James Leads Lakers to Western Conference In-Season Tournament Final
Historic Performance Seals Playoff Berth
Los Angeles, Calif. - April 14, 2024
LeBron James put on a masterful performance on Friday night, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a dominant 124-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans and securing the eighth seed in the Western Conference. The win also propelled the Lakers into the NBA in-season tournament final.
James, who finished with 28 points, 17 assists, 11 rebounds, and five steals, was simply unstoppable. He controlled the pace of the game from the opening tip, setting up his teammates for easy baskets and making key defensive plays when the Pelicans threatened to close the gap.
The Lakers' victory was a major upset, as the Pelicans had been favored to win the game and earn a coveted top-six seed in the Western Conference. However, James and the Lakers had other plans, as they played with a sense of urgency and determination from the start.
The Lakers will now face the top-seeded Phoenix Suns in the NBA in-season tournament final on Sunday afternoon. The Suns have been one of the most dominant teams in the league all season, but James and the Lakers are confident they can pull off another upset and claim the championship.
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