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LeBron James posts historic first half, questions future after elimination
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Lakers can't overcome LeBron James miscues, fall to Nuggets - Los Angeles Times
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LeBron James dominates as LA Lakers close out Warriors to reach West finals, NBA
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Nuggets push LeBron James and Lakers to brink
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Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers into first NBA Finals
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Lakers on edge of precipice after Game 3 loss to Nuggets - Los Angeles Times
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LeBron is capable of everything' – Jokic 'worried' about Lakers comeback despite 3-0 Nuggets lead
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Nikola Jokic triple-double leads Nuggets past Lakers in Game 1 of WCF
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead Lakers to first win, Sports
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Nuggets vs Lakers: Nikola Jokic leads Denver to win over LA, who falls to 0-4 on the season
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LeBron is the best player on the planet…AD, who is probably 2nd most talented player in the world” - Nikola Jokic praises LeBron James after defeating the LA Lakers
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Jokic gets 38, leads Nuggets past LeBron-less Lakers 129-118 National News - Bally Sports
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Healthy and happy: LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead Lakers back to conference finals