NBA PLAYOFFS The Lakers defeated the Warriors to set up a Western Conference matchup with the Nuggets

The Lakers and the Nuggets will meet in the Western Conference finals. The Los Angeles Lakers thrashed the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 to go to the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets. The Los Angeles Lakers overcame the reigning NBA champions to go to the Western Conference finals, where they will face the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers not only defeated the Golden State Warriors 122-101 and won the Western Conference semifinal series 4-2, but they also destroyed them. The Lakers led by as much as 24 points in the second half of Game 6 in front of a loud sold-out crowd at Crypto.com Arena.LeBron James did a great job in the last push and created NBA history on way to the victory that ended the series. James moved over Shaquille O'Neal to take over fourth place all-time in postseason rebounds with his 2,509th career rebound. James has always been renowned for his all-around ability, and his statistical standings in regular season and postseason action assist to highlight his excellence in every aspect of basketball. James, who is already the NBA's all-time top scorer, has a wide range of abilities that were clearly demonstrated throughout this series. After defeating the reigning champion Warriors, the Lakers now have to play a Denver Nuggets squad that was the top seed in the Western Conference.