Steph Curry is on observe to surpass Los Angeles legend Magic Johnson within the NBA’s all-time guard rankings, however first he faces an uphill battle to assist his Golden State Warriors overcome a LeBron James and Anthony Davis impressed Lakers facet.
Curry’s defending champion Warriors are in a 2-1 sequence gap heading into Tuesday’s essential Game 4 in Los Angeles from 12pm (AEST).
Golden State should win to keep away from a 3-1 deficit – which historical past has proven is unbelievable troublesome to salvage.
Only 13 groups have overcome 3-1 deficits within the playoffs – together with only one within the NBA Finals.
Ironically, this got here in 2016 when LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers defied the percentages to beat Curry’s Warriors in a seven-game sequence boilover.
Eight years on, Golden State might be hoping LeBron doesn’t trigger them extra ache, this time in a Lakers uniform.
On the plus facet for the Warriors, Curry, Klay Thompson and co are confirmed champions and have surged again after trailing in sequence on numerous events.
This was on present within the first spherical of the Western Conference playoffs when the Warriors surged again from a 2-0 deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings in a seven-game sequence epic.
Golden State might be seeking to produce related preventing qualities to stage their sequence in opposition to Los Angeles at 2-all heading again to the Bay Area for Game 5 on Thursday.
First, although, the Warriors should fear about beating the Lakers in Game 4.
Originally revealed as NBA Playoffs 2023: All the motion from sport 4 of Golden State Warriors v LA Lakers
Source: www.news.com.au