LeBron James' Cavaliers won a close game in Cleveland on the Lakers last road trip, with many media outlets heralding James' stellar defensive job on Bryant down the stretch.
It was a close game and Russia beats China by a narrow margin.
a close game (race,contest)
It's a close game.
That was a close game, wasn't it?
GHANGZHOU (FIBA World Championship) - The way Team USA stars Dwyane Wade and LeBron James beamed about Chen Jianghua, you'd think China had won Monday's friendly between the two sides or at least lost a close game.
How exciting it is to play or watch a close game of basketball or volleyball.