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By Mike McDaniel LeBron James powered the Lakers to a spot in the inaugural NBA in-season tournament final with a spectacular 30-point, eight-assist, five-rebound performance in a 133–89 win Thursday night against the Pelicans in Las Vegas. He also put his body on the line to draw three charges to help set the tone for his team during the semifinal victory. After the game, reporters had a key question for James after his outstanding performance. Isn’t he a little old to be taking all those charges in December? “Listen man, not for that 500 [thousand dollars], I ain’t,” James replied, which eli…