Game Recap: LeBron James Leads Lakers to Victory in Game 7
Los Angeles Lakers Defeat Los Angeles Clippers to Advance to NBA Semifinals
James Scores 29 Points, 11 Rebounds, 8 Assists
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 118-85 in Game 7 of their Western Conference First Round series on Friday night at Staples Center. LeBron James led the way for the Lakers with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Anthony Davis added 22 points and 12 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 25 points, while Paul George added 18 points.
The Lakers took control of the game early, leading by 15 points after the first quarter and by 25 points at halftime. The Clippers never recovered, and the Lakers cruised to victory in the second half.
The Lakers' victory was their fourth in a row in the series, and they advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals, where they will face the Dallas Mavericks.
The Mavericks, who are the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference, defeated the No. 4 seed Utah Jazz in Game 7 of their first-round series on Thursday night. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 24 points, while Kristaps Porzingis added 22 points.
The Lakers and Mavericks will tip off their Western Conference Semifinals series on Sunday night at Staples Center.
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