Can LeBron James also keep the Lakers’ championship window open without Anthony Davis?
The Lakers did not have immediate answers on Davis health, either. Davis did not speak to reporters afterwards. Lakers coach Frank Vogel added that Davis is “undergoing further medical evaluation.”
“It’s about putting our team in position to be successful,” James said. “It starts with my approach and it starts with my accountability. It starts with everybody else.” A similar development played out in Game 4 itself. The Lakers recovered from their horrendous third quarter by becoming more efficient in the fourth . James also scored 11 of his 25 points, and became increasingly aggressive both with scoring and setting up the offense. If not for Marc Gasol committing a turnover at the top of the key, and James and Dennis Schröder missing two open layups while trailing by five with about 90 seconds left, the Lakers arguably could have won Game 4.
Therefore, the 36-year-old James might be primed to be playing at his best just as he’s about to miss his star teammate. And he certainly has enough credentials to show he’s ready for the moment.. “The best teacher in life is experience,” James said. “So for me personally, I look forward to the challenge. However the hand is dealt, I’ll be ready to play.”
Will that be enough for the Lakers to win Game 5 against Phoenix, let alone survive their first-round playoff series and beyond? Who knows.
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