Lakers Aim for Historic Comeback Against Thunder in Game 4
Refusing to quit, Lakers still see a path toward winning series vs. Thunder
Los Angeles Times
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The Los Angeles Lakers, trailing 3-0 in the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, face a must-win Game 4 at Crypto.com Arena. Coach JJ Redick emphasizes a focused mindset, while player Rui Hachimura highlights the need for consistent performance to overcome their challenging playoff situation.
- 01The Lakers must win Game 4 to avoid elimination, facing a 3-0 series deficit.
- 02No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in a playoff series.
- 03Rui Hachimura has been a standout performer, shooting 57.1% from three-point range.
- 04The Lakers need to improve their performance in the third quarter, where they have been outscored significantly.
- 05Coach JJ Redick stresses the importance of maintaining a winning mindset.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are in a precarious position, trailing 3-0 in their Western Conference semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. As they prepare for a critical Game 4 at Crypto.com Arena, coach JJ Redick has urged his players to maintain the same mindset they've had since training camp, emphasizing the need to 'win the day.' Historically, no NBA team has ever recovered from a 3-0 deficit in a playoff series, presenting the Lakers with daunting odds. Despite losing the first three games by an average of 19.6 points, the team remains hopeful. Player Rui Hachimura has been exceptional, averaging 18.3 points per game with a 57.1% three-point shooting rate. Hachimura recalls the previous series against the Houston Rockets, where they faced a similar situation but managed to prevail. The Lakers must also address their struggles in the third quarter, having been outscored 92-61 by the Thunder. With star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander underperforming compared to his regular season stats, the Lakers will need to capitalize on this to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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The outcome of Game 4 will determine if the Lakers continue their playoff journey or face elimination, affecting fans and the team's future.
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