Lonnie Walker helps Lakers top Warriors and take 3-1 lead

Lonnie Walker was the hero as he notched all his 15 points in the 4^th quarter to secure the Los Angeles Lakers victory against the Golden State Warriors 104-101 at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, and now the LA franchise has a 3-1 lead in the West Semifinals matchup.

One more. pic.twitter.com/H2sHD3ufXW

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) May 9, 2023

LeBron James finished with 27 points, and Anthony Davis added 23 points and 15 boards for the 7^th seed Los Angeles franchise and now is only 1 victory away from making it to the Western Conference finals as they won 8 straight matches at crypto.com Arena since March.

FINAL: Lonnie Walker IV scores 15 4th-quarter points as the Los Angeles Lakers take a 3-1 series lead over the Golden State Warriors! ?#NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/1kiXfCKMA6

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Russell will do whatever it takes for LA Lakers

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) May 9, 2023

Stephen Curry had a triple-double for the 3^rd time in his NBA career with 31 points, 14 assists, and 10 boards, but his team fell short and lost 2^nd straight game in LA.

Game 5 is on Wednesday at the Bay.

“We don’t triumph in this match tonight without Lonnie Walker, that’s certain,” LeBron claimed. “As hard as this clash was, it will be even tougher in the next games. We realize that. We know that.”