The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Timberwolves in the playoffs to advance to the playoffs in seventh place in the West and face the Grizzlies, second in the West. The Lakers played the Timberwolves game, James played very well, efficiently cutting 30 points + 10 rebounds + 6 assists. Schroder also played very well, coming off the bench to cut 21 points + 4 rebounds + 2 assists, becoming an important contributor to the Lakers' win, and Schroder's shooting at key moments was hit, and the big heart ability was really strong. The Lakers received official good news after winning, James and Thick Eyebrows played Grizzlies have their own magic weapons, James set another all-time record.
First, the Lakers won and got official good news. The US media released data predicting that in the series between the Lakers and the Grizzlies, the probability of the Lakers advancing is 34%, and the Grizzlies are 66%, although the Grizzlies have a greater probability of promotion, but the US media still have many NBA expert reporters believe that the Lakers have a chance to overturn the Grizzlies. Moreover, the Grizzlies officially reported that Clark was officially reimbursed for the season because of an Achilles tendon injury and missed the playoffs, which is good news for the Lakers. The Grizzlies' Adams and Williams also have injury concerns. If the Grizzlies play the Lakers and Adams and others cannot come back, then the Lakers will be more invincible.
Second, the Lakers James has better stats and records against Morant. NBA statistics, James and Morant have played 9 times in the past, James 6-3 advantage, in these 9 games, James averaged 27.3 points + 7.2 rebounds + 7.1 assists + 1.0 blocks per game, shooting as high as 53%, and the statistics were leading Morant across the board. Morant vs James averaged 25.2 points + 4.0 rebounds + 6.9 assists + 1.5 steals per game in these nine games, shooting 47% from the field. James has played against a lot of big stars, Morant is just a young star, Morant is super rising in the last two seasons, a bit overpraised.
Third, when the thick-eyed brother played the Grizzlies, the data was more explosive than usual. US media NBA reporter reported that when he played against the Grizzlies this season, he averaged 29.0 points + 20.5 rebounds + 3.5 assists + 3.5 blocks + 1.6 steals per game, shooting 56.4%, all statistics are higher than the season average. The Grizzlies as the second strongest team in the West, they must have strength, however, American media NBA experts believe that the Lakers play the Grizzlies, the biggest advantage is the thick eyebrows, if the thick eyebrows play well, his unsolvable mid-range shot can kill the Grizzlies' inside. Therefore, in this year's playoffs, the Lakers played the Grizzlies, and the play of the thick eyebrows was the most critical.
Fourth, James set another all-time record. The NBA officially released data records that James has 25 single-game at least 30+ games this season, the first record for players over 38 years old. James is averaging 28.9 points per game this season, the highest scoring average among NBA players over 38. In addition, James scored double-doubles in 1,152 consecutive games, the first record in NBA history, and it continues to continue. Although LeBron James is 38 years old this season, his data and strength have not declined, and NBA expert reporters predict that James is expected to play very tough in the playoffs this year.
Fifth, the Lakers played the Grizzlies in the first round of the series, and Russell, Schroder and Reeves played particularly critically. The Grizzlies' strongest player is definitely Morant, Russell, Schroder and Reeves are estimated to face Morant, who can prevent Morant? Estimation is difficult. Russell played the Timberwolves in the playoffs and was in a slump, with Schroder and Reeves performing OK. Thick eyebrows and Morant, who will become the strongest overlord of the Lakers Grizzlies series? The Lakers want to win against the Grizzlies, the play of James and Thick Eyebrows is crucial, and the backcourt combination of Russell + Schroder + Reeves must not lose too much, how will Lakers coach Hamm arrange players to defend to limit Morant? Who do you think will win the series between the Lakers or the Grizzlies?