Lakers on the brink

LeBron James and Anthony Davis stepped up when it mattered most Tuesday, pushing the Los Angeles Lakers past Miami in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The win gives Los Angeles a 3-1 series lead.

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October 7, 2020 - 10:06 AM

The Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis, left, gets a pass off in front of the Miami Heat's Abndre Iguodala during the second quarter in Game 4 of the NBA Finals Tuesday. Photo by Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times / TNS

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James woke up from his gameday nap Tuesday and decided it was time to send his Los Angeles Lakers teammates a message.

He grabbed his phone and told the Lakers they were facing a must-win game.

“I felt that vibe. I felt that pressure,” James said. “I felt like, for me personally, this was one of the biggest games of my career.”

Message delivered.

James and the Lakers are back in control of these NBA Finals, one win away from the franchise’s 17th championship. James finished with 28 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, Anthony Davis’ 3-pointer with 39.5 seconds left finally settled matters and the Lakers beat the Miami Heat 102-96 in Game 4.

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