On May 8, 2023, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors faced off in game four of their playoff series. The Lakers entered the game leading the series 2-1, and they were able to secure a 104-101 victory over the Warriors to extend their series lead to 3-1.
The Lakers were led by their star duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. James finished the game with 27 points, nine rebounds, and six assists while Davis recorded 23 points and 15 rebounds. The Lakers also received significant contributions from Austin Reaves and Lonnie Walker IV, who each scored 21 and 15 points, respectively. Walker was the hero of the game, coming up clutch scoring all of his points in the fourth quarter to help seal the win for the Lakers.
On the other side, the Warriors were led by Stephen Curry, who scored a game-high 31 points to go along with 10 rebounds and 14 assists for a triple-double. Gary Payton II and Andrew Wiggins also scored in double figures with 15 and 17 points, respectively.
The game was tightly contested throughout, with both teams exchanging leads in each quarter. The Lakers' defense played a critical role in the win, holding the Warriors to 46.5% shooting from the field and 29.3% from three-point range.
With the victory, the Lakers now hold a commanding 3-1 series lead and are one win away from advancing to the next round of the playoffs. The Warriors, on the other hand, are facing elimination and will need to win the next three games to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The Lakers will look to close out the series in game five on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The Warriors will have their work cut out for them as they try to extend the series and force a game six.