Champions should never be considered dead, especially if that team has the most dominant player in the NBA today. The Los Angeles Lakers are one loss to the Phoenix Suns from being eliminated in the Playoffs and have only to hold on to LeBron James’ good numbers in elimination games.
After a real beating they received in Game 5 of the Playoffs at the hands of the Suns, LeBron entered the locker room, gave a forceful message and showed his teammates the positive record he has in elimination games in the Postseason to go in search of the victory in the sixth game of the series.
In the 18 seasons he has been in the NBA, LeBron James has played 24 elimination games in the Playoffs: 14 were wins and 10 losses. The most memorable triumphs of the ‘King’ when he was minutes away from being eliminated occurred in the historic comeback of the 2016 Finals against the Golden State Warriors of Stephen Curry.
Game 6 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns next Thursday, June 3 (22:30 ET) will be the 25th elimination game in NBA Playoffs that LeBron will play and there is no doubt that he will ask for the ball, he will commit to victory and will try up to 30 field shots as he already has. did in these kinds of games.
LeBron James stats on elimination games in the NBA
With a per game average of 33.7 points, 7.5 assists and 10.8 rebounds in playoff elimination games, the Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t trust a better player other than LeBron James to risk their sporting life in the 2020-21 NBA season when they meet in Game 6 to the Phoenix Suns. (GG) (Bolavip)
Lakers put their expectations of continuity in the Playoff on LeBron James
