Warriors Confront LeBron James, Lakers in Real Battle of California

Having vanquished the Kings, the Warriors continue their postseason tour of California against the Lakers in the conference semifinals.

“It’s going to be a huge challenge for us, but we’re all excited to play the Lakers. It’s a legendary franchise. Warriors and Lakers, it’s been a long time since they’ve seen each other in the playoffs.”

The history of Warriors-Lakers in the postseason is unkind, with the Warriors winning one of five series and sitting on an 11-24 record. After winning the first series, in 1967, Golden State lost each of the next six. Each acquisition played a role in ousting the favored Memphis Grizzlies in six games in the first round.

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