The Western Conference semifinals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors may have been a little less competitive than many expected. Only two of the six games in the series were decided by fewer than 10 points.
Of the six contests, Game 4 was the most competitive. Trailing by 12 in the third quarter, the Lakers trimmed their deficit to a manageable seven points by the end of the period, but with LeBron James struggling through a 10-of-25 performance, they needed help.
