Twenty-two thoughts for the 22 points per game LeBron James is averaging in the Lakers’ first-round series against the Phoenix Suns, which the L.A. bunch is about to lose, which would be historic in the wrong direction for LeBron.
1. Michael Jordan did it three times. Kobe Bryant, twice. Now, LeBron James is facing the very real possibility of joining them on a list he’s been fortunate (and good) enough to avoid for nearly 18 glorious NBA seasons.
2. Losing in the first round.
3. “It’s literally win or go home at that point, so shoot all the bullets you’ve got and throw the gun too,” LeBron said late Tuesday night.
4. The Phoenix Suns are trying to become the first team since the 2010 Boston Celtics to beat a LeBron team in a playoff setting that isn’t the Finals.
