On May 18, Beijing time, the G2 of the Western Conference entered the countdown, and the US media also announced three predictions about this match. They believe that Jokic will once again bombard 30+ triple-doubles, with at least one of Zhan eyebrows scoring more than 25 points, and the game is expected to be quite intense, with the final difference of 10 points.
Prediction 1: At least one person scored no more than 25 points
The success of the Lakers depends on their stars. James and thick eyebrows will be key to whether the Lakers can reach the Finals. So far in the playoffs, James has averaged 23.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 49.6% from the field but only 25% from three-point range. Thick eyebrows averaged 22.6 points, 13.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 3.2 blocks and 1.5 steals per game, and he shot 53.9% from the field.
In the G1 game, James scored 26 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists, almost completed a triple-double, and the thick eyebrows finally bombed 40+10, as well as 3 steals and 2 blocks, shooting 14 of 23. If the Nuggets are to avoid the danger of a G1-end turnaround, they must curb James' play. Although it is extremely difficult to stop two people at the same time, the Nuggets can fully focus on one of them. US media predicted that in the G2 game, at least one of the Zhan Mei would only score a maximum of 25 points.
Prediction 2: Jokic hit another 30+ triple-doubles
The Nuggets' success has largely relied on Jokic's play, and he continued his strong regular season performance. In the regular season, Jokic averaged 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game, shooting 63.2% from the field, leading the league in 29 triple-doubles. In the playoffs, Jokic averaged 31 points, 13.5 rebounds and 10.1 assists per game, and his statistics improved across the board. In the Western Conference G1, he had a big triple-double of 34 points, 21 rebounds and 14 assists, and has already had a triple-double in three consecutive playoff games, including a rebound double-double in the first quarter.
If Jokic continues to be in good form, the Nuggets could hope to make it 2-0 overall. U.S. media predicted that Jokic would get another 30+ triple-double, giving the Nuggets a G2 advantage.
Prediction 3: Within 10 points of the difference between the two sides
The Nuggets dominated most of G1, but the Lakers' second-half rally couldn't be ignored. With just over a minute left in the game, the Nuggets' 21-point advantage was narrowed to just three points. Judging from the comments from the outside world, the Nuggets are still the favored side of G2, after all, the Nuggets playing at home are 34-7 in the regular season and 7-0 in the playoffs. The US media predicts that the competition between the two sides is fierce, the difference is within 10 points, and the game may not be won or lost until the final minutes or even overtime.
Who are you optimistic about winning the Western G2?