127-97 Lakers of LeBron defeat Warriors to lead the series 2-1.

AP) LOS ANGELES For the first time in his NBA-record 275 playoff appearances, LeBron James did not attempt a field goal in the opening quarter of Game 3,

The Los Angeles Lakers' home crowd trembled slightly each time he passed the ball in its place.

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It turned out that James and his Lakers were simply getting warmed up before destroying the Golden State Warriors.

The Lakers defeated the Pacers 127-97 on Saturday night to take a 2-1 series lead.

Anthony Davis had 25 points and 13 rebounds, while slow-starting James finished with 21 points, eight assists, and eight rebounds.

For the seventh-seeded Lakers, D'Angelo Russell scored 21 points on five 3-pointers.

who made a strong defensive effort against the NBA champions to maintain their unbeaten home record in the postseason.

Game 3 became a farce after Los Angeles took control in the middle quarters, outscoring the Warriors 63-38.

James proclaimed, "We're one of the league's best defensive teams, if not the best."

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