On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat have the opportunity to break the trend of alternating wins and grab control of their first-round NBA playoff series. Both teams currently hold 2-1 leads in their respective matchups against the Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks, and a victory in Game 4 would put them in a strong position to advance to the next round.

The Lakers, seeded seventh in the Western Conference, will host the Grizzlies in LA, while the eighth-seeded Heat will host the Bucks in Miami. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra acknowledges the threat posed by the Bucks, even though they have struggled in the first three games and are waiting on a decision on the availability of star player Giannis Antetokounmpo. Meanwhile, the Lakers may have extra motivation to win after comments made by Grizzlies player Dillon Brooks about LeBron James.

As the playoffs heat up, fans and analysts will be eagerly watching to see which teams can seize the momentum and advance to the next round.