The Lakers don't have any position that NBA teams would like to enter in the first round of the playoffs, but they are working to maintain their faith.
Luka Doncic himself is not in Game 4 due to the virus. With some close referee calls in the dying minutes and the Lakers were unable to eliminate the game, the team lost 4 116 points to 113 points.
Only 13 teams in NBA history have beaten 3-1 in the playoffs/finals.
LeBron James joined one of the teams in 2016 when he beat the Warriors 3-1 to beat the Cavaliers 3-1.
James is not trying to get into statistics, but just focusing on getting statistics.
“Obviously, you're not thinking about winning three games,” James said. “You're thinking about getting only the next one. You know, that's the only thing that's important because if not, the offseason starts. So, you know, it's all about Wednesday. It's important.”
Doncic also brings faith into the 5th game of Crypto.com Arena.
“It's absolutely disappointing. But nothing wins.” “We haven't lost anything yet. This is the first victory and we still have to believe it.”
Austin Reaves recognizes his team’s mistakes, but it’s too late to correct them.
“As long as you have the chance to tie them up and play again, you won't get out of the way. Aside from Game 1, a lot of games can easily walk on our way, if we get a few more games,” Reaves said. “But we didn’t dig ourselves in a hole.
“The sun will rise tomorrow, and we will still fight one day.”
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