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Bill Plaschke: LeBron James and Anthony Davis face a harsh reality after Lakers’ Game 2 loss

SAN FRANCISCO — It was a reality check swatted across the mouth. It was an equalizer pounded into the ribs. It was precisely what is printed on those silly shirts worn by the screaming locals. It was Gold Blooded. News flash! The Golden State Warriors aren’t going to go down easy. News flash! The Lakers are going to make this really hard. Handed a literally golden opportunity to severely ...
The Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James reacts after a foul is called on him by referee Eric Lewis against the Golden State Warriors during the second half in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals at Chase Center on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO — It was a reality check swatted across the mouth.

It was an equalizer pounded into the ribs.

It was precisely what is printed on those silly shirts worn by the screaming locals.

It was Gold Blooded.

News flash! The Golden State Warriors aren’t going to go down easy.

News flash! The Lakers are going to make this really hard.

Handed a literally golden opportunity to severely damage the defending NBA champions in the Western Conference semifinals Thursday, the Lakers squandered a 1-0 series lead after coming face-to-face with the heart of, well, a

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