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Why Warriors-Lakers was the quiet end of an incredible NBA era

For more than a decade, LeBron James shaped a massive rivalry with Stephen Curry and the Warriors. Now he's gone. Left in his wake are two teams, each in dramatic transformation.

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Luka Doncic dishes a behind-the-back dime for a Lakers bucket

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Showtime! Lakers show out with beautiful back-to-back buckets

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Luka heaves a nearly full-court beauty to LaRavia for a Lakers bucket

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Walker Kessler rocks the rim with dunk

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Walker Kessler throws down powerful jam vs. Golden State Warriors

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Doncic dimes Kessler for an impressive Lakers bucket

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    Reese tosses up tough bucket, lets fans hear it

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