Fans of the Los Angeles Lakers are very hopeful that their favorite team can put the series against the Memphis Grizzlies to an end on Friday night.
They currently hold a 3-2 lead and are playing in Los Angeles so the stage is set for a big game.
For LeBron James, it could secure his spot in NBA history.
James has never lost a playoff series when holding a two-game lead at any point.
According to ESPN, that’s the second-best record of all time.
If James and his team win on Friday night, he can make his record 31-0.
LeBron James has never lost a playoff series when holding a 2-game lead at any point.
That’s 2nd best all-time.
James can make it 31-0 on Friday. pic.twitter.com/ax3tcxT49L
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 28, 2023
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record was 32-0.
That means that James would be just one series win behind him with a victory against the Grizzlies.
There are multiple reasons why people think that’s possible.
The homecourt advantage in LA is real and the crowd is going to be loud and incredibly supportive.
Meanwhile, James didn’t play as well as usual in Game 5 and he vowed that he would fix his mistakes, get back on track, and deliver for himself, his team, and his fans on Friday night.
Some people believe that they could see a blockbuster showing from the four-time champion in Game 6.
If James and his squad don’t defeat the Grizzlies, there will be great cause for concern.
Memphis is a very tough team to beat in general, but especially on their home court.
Without success on Friday night, the Lakers will return to Memphis for the final game.
If James and the Lakers don’t close the series out on Friday, they run the risk of losing it all.
In other words, this is going to be a very monumental weekend for LeBron James in one way or another.
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