The NBA playoffs have officially started the East and West 1/4 finals. In the much-anticipated G1 game of Western Lakers vs Nuggets, the Lakers led by James and Davis won first and then lost, and the Lakers fell behind 0:1 in the final G1 game.
In the G1 game, the Lakers lost to the Nuggets, which can explain a lot of problems and predict a lot of championship trends. Specifically, there are 4 points:
First, the difference in strength between the Lakers and the Nuggets is obvious. The Lakers are the star ball of James + Davis playing a two-person turn, and there is no tactical thickness! The Nuggets are working hard, in addition to Jokic, Murray, Gordon and other main stars, the team Jordan Jr. and other bench players also have their own play! The Lakers and the Nuggets are not a team at the same level, which determines the basic plate of this round of games.
The second is that James is a star, and his energy to push the team forward this season cannot be compared to Jokic. Although the statistics look similar, the actual driving effect is already a lot worse. Since James has always been the "number one" of the team in the past, it will be difficult to switch roles even if he makes thick eyebrows play "big bosses" this season.
The third is that the top 8 teams in the Western Conference playoffs seem to be fiercely competitive, but there are not many teams that are really involved in the championship. After careful analysis, the only team that really has the determination and strength to compete for the championship is the Nuggets! Some teams that seem to be popular are not ripe for the conditions. We've already said the Lakers, the Clippers' tactical system isn't in place, and the Thunder and Timberwolves are too young and lack enough championship experience. Nothing but the Nuggets.
Fourth, the Lakers should consider rebuilding next season. In fact, I have already considered it this season, but it is just that the transfer transaction of James was not successful. The current lineup wants to compete for the championship, it is not unrealistic, and it needs to be restarted!