Led by LeBron James' 30 points (10-14 FG), nine rebounds, and nine assists, the Lakers defeated the Warriors in Game 6, 122-101. Anthony Davis added 17 points and 20 rebounds for the Lakers in the victory, while Stephen Curry led all scorers with 32 points, six rebounds, and five assists for the Warriors. After closing out this best-of-seven series, 4-2, the Lakers will advance to the Western Conference Finals where they will face the Denver Nuggets. Game 1 will take place on Tuesday, May 16 (ESPN, 8:30 p.m. ET).
Serious questions surround the fate of several of the Golden State Warriors' key members as the franchise heads into an uncertain 2023 offseason after the team's second-round playoff exit at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers.