Unheralded bench player Lonnie Walker led a fourth-quarter rally as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors to leave the NBA champions on the brink of elimination from the playoffs on Monday.

NBA: Unheralded Lonnie Walker sparks LA Lakers rally as Golden State Warriors wobble

The quick turnaround from the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA triumph in October mean the team will face a "balancing act" in keeping veteran superstar LeBron James at his best, Lakers vice president Rob Pelinka said Thursday.

NBA champion Lakers face 'balancing act' in fast-approaching season

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NBA: Unheralded Lonnie Walker sparks LA Lakers rally as Golden State Warriors wobble

NBA champion Lakers face 'balancing act' in fast-approaching season