The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are currently battling it out in the second round of the NBA playoffs, providing fans with thrilling moments and performances from superstars such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis (Bleacher Report). Despite facing a 3-1 deficit in the series, the Warriors are not ready to back down, and coach Steve Kerr has received criticism for his decision-making thus far in the series (CBS Sports).
The Lakers recently secured a blowout victory in Game 3, with LeBron James not attempting a single field goal in the first quarter for the first time in his postseason career (Lakers Nation). Notably, two Lakers stars may not suit up for the pivotal Game 3 against the Warriors (Sports Illustrated). Despite this, LeBron James remains confident in the team’s defense, even after the Lakers struggled in Game 2 against the Warriors (Lakers Nation).
Lonnie Walker IV had an electrifying performance in the Lakers’ Game 3 victory over the Warriors, and afterwards, he shared that it felt like a dream to impact the game in such a significant way (Lakers Nation). Meanwhile, Warriors coach Steve Kerr does not believe that officiating cost them the game and maintains that the team’s small-ball strategy changed the tide in Game 2 (CBS Sports).
In other Lakers News, should the team win this year’s championship, Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley, who are not currently on the Lakers’ roster, would receive championship rings for their contributions earlier in the season (Bleacher Report). Additionally, D’Angelo Russell believes that his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves held him back and hopes to remain with the Lakers long-term (Lakers Nation).
Fans can watch the Lakers and Warriors face off live on television, online, or through various streaming services, as the two teams continue to fight for a spot in the next round of the playoffs (CBS Sports).
