NBA Conference Semifinals: Lakers win Game 4, need one win to reach finals
Heat defeat Knicks, need one win to reach finals
Los Angeles Lakers secured a huge win in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors to take a 3-1 lead in the series. LeBron James led the scoring with 27 points and Anthony Davis scored 23 points and 15 rebounds for the Lakers as they secured two wins on their home court. Steph Curry scored 31 points, ten rebounds and 14 assists for the Warriors, and Andrew Wiggins scored 17 points. The Warriors need to win Game 5 at the Bay to stand a chance of making the Conference Finals.
Miami Heat defeated the New York Knicks 109-101 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Jimmy Butler scored 27 points and ten assists, and Bam Adebayo contributed 23 points and 13 rebounds. Jalen Brunson scored 32 points and 11 assists for the Knicks, and RJ Barrett scored 24 points in the game.