LeBron James masterclass lifts Lakers into NBA in-season tournament final

Lakers star LeBron James gestures after hitting a deep three-pointer during the first half of the Lakers’ 133-89 win over the New Orleans Pelicans in the semifinals of the NBA in-season tournament Thursday. LeBron James had just gotten knocked to the floor by Zion Williamson, New Orleans’ door-frame shaped power forward, when the refs blew the whistle and signaled for a first-quarter charge. James sprang to his feet and sprinted — like, really sprinted — down the floor to the far corner where he was the first player back ready...