The Lakers, who started the season poorly with just two wins from their opening 12 games, have now reached the Conference finals as the seventh seed, becoming only the second team to achieve this feat after the 1987 Seattle Supersonics. James was the star of the show, scoring 30 points - his highest in 18 playoff games - and providing nine rebounds and nine assists. Anthony Davis also played well, recording a double-double with 17 points and 20 rebounds, while Warriors' Steph Curry scored 32 points but failed to spark a comeback.
James broke another record in the match, winning his 41st postseason series to surpass Derek Fisher at the top of the all-time charts. The Lakers will now face the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference final.
