The American media predicts the Lakers playoff schedule: the second round of the Suns, the West Finals Mavericks, and the Finals to win the championship

The Lakers deserve to be the king of the play-offs, winning all 3 play-off games, James seems to have never lost a game like this, and his heart is too strong.

Next, the Lakers are seventh in the West and will start the playoffs, which may be very difficult, but if they win the championship, it will certainly be the greatest championship in NBA history. American media FW also predicted the Lakers' playoff schedule: the Suns in the second round, the Mavericks in the West, and the seven championships in the finals

First round: Lakers vs. Nuggets

It's a set of matchups that have already been set and arguably the toughest challenge the Lakers face, having been swept by the Nuggets last year, but this year things are a little different. Russell has evolved, shooting 41.5 percent from three-point range, and if he can maintain his hot touch, the Nuggets won't be able to wrap up James. And Murray still has injury concerns, if it is seriously injured, then the Lakers' opportunity comes, and the Nuggets did not have a very good record when Jokic led the team single-handedly. At the same time, this year is also the healthiest year for Zhan Mei, and they are in good physical condition.

Second round: Lakers vs. Suns

Judging from the 3-0 sweep of the Suns against the Timberwolves in the regular season, it is a suppression of the lineup's play, so the Suns are more likely to advance. The Lakers' James Mei combination, compared to the Suns' Durant and Booker, is obviously more talented. And the Lakers' roster depth is also better, Reaves, Hachimura, Russell and other role players, the Suns have not been able to advance matching. As the third big man, Beal has never played as well as he should, averaging only 18.2 points per game in the regular season and his attendance rate is relatively low.

Western Showdown: Lakers vs. Mavericks

Judging from the injury of the small card, he may miss part of the first round of the Clippers, if he is unable to play, then the Clippers must be more than lucky, because the Mavericks are really too strong now. In the second round, because the Thunder don't have much playoff experience, the Mavericks still have a better chance of winning.

Irving and Doncic face the James Mei combination, both in terms of physical talent and personal ability, will be slightly lacking, and the depth of the lineup is also better than the Lakers, Russell and Reaves are stronger than the Mavericks' third man Hardaway, plus the experience is far superior to the opponent, the Lakers have a chance to enter the Finals.

Finals: Lakers vs. Celtics

The Celtics have almost no opponents in the East, especially with both Antetokounmpo and Butler injured. James is known for his solidity in crunch time, in stark contrast to the Green Army's double-soothing, often stealthy or out of order when it matters most. The thick eyebrows against Porzingis also have an advantage in position, and his style of play is tougher and more capable. Of course, the Celtics still have the strength of Holiday and White, and the Lakers' role players are indeed slightly inferior. And the Green Army also has a home-court advantage, so even if the Lakers can win the championship, they must play to the tie-break to win thrillingly, and the process is very difficult.