Lakers vs. Nuggets! James thinks that five or five open, O'Neal is optimistic about the sweep, what do you think?
The G1 between the Lakers and the Nuggets will start at 8:30 a.m. on April 21, and the Lakers rushed to Denver two days in advance to prepare for the game. Relatively speaking, the expert group is more optimistic about the Nuggets, after all, the Nuggets have won 8 consecutive games against the Lakers. Let's take a closer look at what each side has to say.
1. Thick eyebrows: will not run away from challenges
Speaking about the game against the Nuggets, Thick Eyebrows said: If the Nuggets can beat us, let them come, we will not run away from the challenge.
2. James: They are the defending champions
Speaking about the Nuggets, who were opponents in the first round, James said: "They are the defending champions! They know what needs to be done, they know how to win, and they are extremely good at home. Their team has an MVP, they have a finisher, and their coach is excellent.
3. James: The two sides are open to five
"If we play at our best and they play at their best, then the outcome will depend on one or two rounds and see who can execute the tactics better," James said.
4. Fisher: I can't refer to last year's results
Lakers legend Fisher said: I think in the last month and a half, apart from a couple of games that Bush has missed due to an eye injury, I don't know if anyone has performed better than the Lakers in recent weeks in terms of record.
Whether they have a chance against the Nuggets or not, we need to see. What I do know is that we can't build on last year's results. Just as this year's Lakers are a little different from last year, I think the Nuggets are also slightly different this year in terms of personnel. They will rely on some young people this year, not those they could have relied on last year.
5. O'Neal: The Nuggets swept again
O'Neal said: James said it would be a tough task against the Nuggets, and he was very good. Even so, they can't do anything about Jokic. The defending champions are full of energy and they will definitely be ready. Hopefully the Nuggets will slip a little bit so that the Lakers can have a chance to win. But if both the Nuggets and Lakers stay focused, the series could be swept again.
6. Jokic invited the whole team to drink yesterday
Nuggets reporter Harrison Wind reported that Jokic invited the whole team to his home yesterday to watch the Lakers vs. Pelicans. Nuggets Watson said: "We also drank some brandy, a brandy fruit wine from the Balkan countries.
7. Porridge: James is a monster
Speaking about the Lakers, Jokic said: "Every playoff game last year and them was tough, probably the toughest series, yes, the final score was 4-0, but they were really talented, they played well, I have a lot of respect for them, and I think the next series will be interesting as well."
James can impact the game in different ways, not just scoring. He's a monster and I really admire him and really respect him.
I think we played well with them, they played well with us, and they could do something different defensively. On the offensive end, we can have some other players play against their main players. So I think from a basketball level, it's going to be a lot of fun. From a strategic point of view, I think it's going to be very interesting.
8. Jokic: There are opportunities on both sides
Speaking about last year's Western Conference Finals sweep of the Lakers, Jokic said: Can we stop talking about it? It's not easy to sweep them. Neither side is favored this time, there are opportunities on both sides.
9. Malone: We swept the Lakers for two consecutive years
"We swept them in the Western Conference Finals last year, and we swept them in the regular season this year. They've been playing well lately, they're hungry and they want to change that and our players understand that. We know the Lakers, they know us, and we know what to expect.
10. Ma Long: There are 8 really strong teams in the west
Malone said: The Western Conference playoffs are going to be crazy. Forget about the seeds, the rankings of each team, throw them out the window, and there will be eight truly talented teams. In my opinion, I wouldn't be surprised which team makes it out of the West, because that's the depth and talent of the West.
11. Ma Long: It doesn't mean anything to the Lakers' 8-game winning streak
"Everybody is talking about how we're going to face the Lakers' eight-game winning streak, but as I told the players today, it doesn't make any sense. It's a different team, a different series and we know what's in front of us. Beating the Lakers again in the playoffs will be a big challenge.
12. Keliu: The Nuggets are most likely to win the championship
Former NBA player Jamal Crawford accepted questions from netizens.
Q: Who do you think is most likely to win the championship this year?
Crawford: Nuggets. Last year, they also had to test if their style of play would work in the playoffs. Now, their mentality is completely different because they know that their style of play is effective. That should make the Nuggets tougher to deal with.