The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and the Western Conference semifinals G1 usher in a focus game, and the Warriors are sitting at home to meet the challenge of the Lakers. This season, the Lakers achieved the Black Seven miracle and the Warriors achieved the Black Six miracle, and both teams fought back to advance to the second round. Coupled with the fact that both sides have superstars sitting there, the showdown between James and Curry has also become the biggest attraction of this round of the series!
For the Lakers and Warriors, winning G1 is the first to take the initiative, although G1 is played at the home of the Warriors, but the Warriors ultimately failed to defend the home court. The Lakers star Thick Eyebrows turned the Warriors inside, and finally Thick Eyebrows cut a big double-double of 30 points, 23 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks, while proving its own value, it also helped the Lakers win the game and rewrite the series score to 1-0. From the current situation, thick eyebrows are indeed James's successor, and James will definitely release more balls in the next step, so that thick eyebrows have more room to play!
After the Lakers won the Western Conference semifinals G1 victory, the data media "Five Thirty Eight" updated the promotion probability and championship probability, the Lakers' promotion probability increased from 35% to 62%, and the probability of winning the championship increased from 8% to 10%. Since the start of the playoffs, the Lakers' probability of winning the championship has entered the top four for the first time, and there are currently only three teams in front of the Lakers, namely the 76ers (28% probability), the Celtics (22% probability) and the Nuggets (20% probability). After the Warriors lost the game, the probability of promotion dropped from 65% to 38%, the probability of winning the championship dropped from 15% to 9%, and it was really a pity that they could not win the Western Conference semifinals G1 at home!
Judging from the performance of the Western Conference semifinals G1, it is difficult for the Warriors to resist the attack of thick eyebrows, coupled with Klay's competitive state is somewhat unstable, resulting in the Warriors' offensive rhythm is not smooth enough, and Curry's offensive pressure is also greater. However, the Warriors still have bright spots, such as Poole's competitive condition picking up, which can provide some help to the Warriors offensive end, but unfortunately the three-point shooting in the final moments was not scored, missing the winning opportunity. Looney's ability to protect the frame is very stable, Looney grabbed 23 rebounds in this game, although it did not help the Warriors win the game, but Looney's excellent ability to compete for rebounds still made outstanding contributions to the Warriors' defensive end.
Now that the Lakers have a big 1-0 lead, the next game will still be played at home for the Warriors, and the Warriors will definitely want to defend the home court and try to equalize the series. If the Lakers can withstand the Warriors' counterattack and return home with a 2-0 scoreline, then the Lakers will have the initiative to advance, depending on whether the Lakers can seize the opportunity!