Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. When the Los Angeles Lakers started the 2022-23 NBA season 2-10, the thought of playing basketball in the month of May was a pipe dream.
Now, the Lakers have a chance to be playing in June after defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games, sending Steph Curry and the defending NBA champions home Friday night with a 122-101 victory.
Stephen Curry, #30 of the Golden State Warriors, reacts after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers during the Western Conference Semifinal Playoff game at Crypto.com Arena on May 12, 2023, in Los Angeles, California.
The Lakers eliminated the Warriors, 122-101. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) LeBron James led the Lakers in scoring, pouring in 30 points while adding nine rebounds and nine assists. NO.