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Last Stand: James' Desperate Challenge
NBA playoffs G5, today is James's life-and-death battle, this season's playoffs, he once again showed his dominance, averaging 33+10+7 per game, 19 times 30+, which is second to none in history. However, facing the pressure of being eliminated, James needs to come up with more strength to save the Lakers, and he showed his strength again in the last quarter to lead the Lakers to victory.
The starting line-up remains the same: line-up decisions for both teams
In Game 5 against the Nuggets, the Lakers' starting lineup did not change. James led the pack again, partnering Anthony Davis in an attempt to turn the lead around. The opponent Nuggets, despite Murray's left calf injury, still chose to play, hoping to contribute to the team. Such a resolute attitude also makes this game more eye-catching, but for Murray's injury, the Lakers will respond to the Nuggets' disadvantage.
All-time first: James' individual performance
James' personal data is staggering. He averaged 33.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 19 30+ points per game, all of which are unmatched in history. He is almost the entire backbone of the Lakers' offensive end, playing an irreplaceable role in the game. However, despite such a good performance, the Lakers still fell into a 1-3 deficit.
Moment of truth: a challenge that hangs by a thread
For the Lakers, this game is a back-to-back battle and a last chance. If they can't get the win, they will face the fate of going out of the playoffs early. And for James, this game is an important point in his career. He needs to step up in crunch time and lead the Lakers to a win that turns the series around, however, even if James can lead the Lakers to win this game, they still face a tough challenge, as no team in history has been able to come back from 3-0 down, but it's a blessing not to have a shaved head.