Following a gritty Game 3 win that saw the Los Angeles Lakers take the 2-1 series lead over the Phoenix Suns, L.A. is in prime position to grasp a commanding 3-1 lead Sunday.
A win on Sunday would bode well for Los Angeles’ odds of advancing to the next round. Not only because the Lakers will play at home but because 95 percent of teams that have a 3-1 lead win the entire series.
Only 13 out of 260 teams have climbed back from a 3-1 deficit, and considering the talent Los Angeles has at their disposal, that shouldn’t be an issue.
The Lakers also have LeBron James on the roster, and with him at the helm, L.A. will always be in contention to win any game.
With Game 4 looming, let’s look at how James has performed in previous Game 4s throughout his career: