Can Lakers win with home court advantage in Game 4 playoffs?

May. 08, 2023 Sports

Tonight at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers will play the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals.

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Credits

Guest:

Jason Sklar - host of “View from the Cheap Seats” podcast - @SklarBrothers

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Nihar Patel

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