Los Angeles Lakers basketball players advanced to the semi-finals in the Western Conference with a 106:103 victory against Phoenix.
The Lakers were led by LeBron James with 31 points, 11 assists, eight rebounds and five steals. He scored 15 of the team's first 19 points in the fourth quarter and had assists on two drives that the Lakers pulled away from.
Anthony Davis contributed to the victory with 27 points and 15 rebounds, and Austin Reeves with 20 points and six rebounds.
In the Phoenix team, Kevin Durant scored 31 points with seven rebounds, and missed a three-pointer in the final moments to tie the game. Devin Booker had 21 points and 11 rebounds, and Grayson Allen had 21 points.
The Lakers will play against New Orleans in Las Vegas in the semifinals.
The basketball players of Milwaukee advanced to the semi-finals of the Eastern Conference NBA tournament, as they beat New York 146:122 tonight at home.
Giannis Adetokumbo led the Bucks with 35 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and three steals, while Damian Lillard scored 28 points with seven assists. Malik Beasley added 18 points, Khris Middleton 14 points, seven assists and four rebounds, and Bobby Portis added 13 points.
In the team from New York, Julius Randle was the most effective with 41 points, and he also had six rebounds and five assists. Jaylen Branson added 24 points and six assists, and ARJ Barrett added 23 points and eight rebounds.
Milwaukee is undefeated in the playoffs with all five wins and has won its ninth straight at home and 10th overall in its last 12 games.
Milwaukee will play against Indiana in the semifinals in Las Vegas.
NBA CUP
Quarterfinals
Indiana - Boston 122:112
New Orleans - Sacramento 127:117
Milwaukee - New York 146:122
LA Lakers - Phoenix 106:103
Semi-final
Indiana - Milwaukee
New Orleans - LA Lakers
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