On May 18, Beijing time, US media clutchpoints listed three major reasons why the Lakers will defeat the Warriors in the play-offs. The Lakers have fully recovered their health. The Lakers' overall strength this season is indeed stronger than the Warriors. In addition, James' performance in key games is trustworthy.
The biggest reason: The Lakers recovered their full body at the end of the regular season
In the last game of the regular season, all the Lakers' wounded were back, and even veteran Dudley appeared. This is a complete Lakers. This season, James and Davis have both been plagued by injuries and missed many games. Schroeder missed the game due to a health and safety protocol. There are other role players Caruso, Matthews, and Dudley who were also absent due to injuries.
But fortunately at the end of the regular season, the Lakers completely got out of the shadow of injuries. It is worth mentioning that the Lakers started in the last two games, both scored in double digits, which also shows that the Lakers' theme lineup has initially formed a chemical reaction.
The second biggest reason: The Lakers are still one of the strongest teams in the league
complete body Lakers are still one of the strongest teams in the league, and their overall combat effectiveness is stronger than the Warriors. Although the Warriors are in a state of hot Curry, there are Draymond Green and Wiggins. However, the Lakers have super double giants James and Davis. Drummond, who was introduced in the middle of the season, has gradually integrated into the Lakers system. He played a double-double in the last four games of the regular season.
The Lakers also have players from Schroeder, Harrell, Kuzma, Pope and Tucker Jr., and the lineup depth is much higher than that of the Warriors.
The third biggest reason: James
Age, injury, global epidemic, it doesn’t matter. Until James retires from the NBA, the Lakers superstar will be one of the best players on earth.
James opposes the playoff mode some time ago. He is eager to achieve two consecutive championships, but he does not want any accidents to happen. James, who has rich experience in major competitions, is good at showing off his power in key competitions. James overcame ankle injury and played the last two regular season games, scoring 24 and 25 points respectively. He is in good shape and has no discomfort in his ankle. With James here, the Lakers' chances of advancing in the playoffs are very high.