In that battle, the Lakers were led by LeBron James, who set the tone for the physical nature that this contest demanded. L.A. led by 19 after the first quarter and never relinquished that advantage.

At 40 years old, LeBron James's only concern is the NBA playoffs and leading the Los Angeles Lakers to another championship. In a recent segment with Steve Nash, the 4x champion explained his leadership style and how he keeps his team in the right mindset during even their toughest challenges.

LeBron James and Co. were on a mission on Tuesday, and they made sure that they would be able to tie the series before it shifts to Minnesota for Game 3 and 4. James registered 21 points on 8-of-19 shooting,