The NBA playoffs continued, and the Thunder comfortably defeated the Pelicans at home, making the series 2-0. Under the premise that Zion Williamson will not return in the first round, it is unlikely that the Pelicans want to reverse the promotion. And this Thunder's big win gave the Lakers some comfort to a certain extent.
The Lakers reap some comfort!
Due to the continuous loss to the Nuggets, and the continuous loss in an almost desperate way, it can be seen that there is a gap in strength between the Lakers and the Nuggets on the one hand, and on the other hand, there seems to be a relationship between the two sides that are suppressed by blood. Coupled with the inseparability of the first game of the series between the Thunder and the Pelicans, the Thunder did not play easily against the Pelicans without Zion at home, which made many people complain about why the Lakers did not choose to fight in the play-offs and strive to squeeze into the playoffs as 8th at home, but chose to face the Nuggets head-on. Although there are risks in doing so, after all, risks and benefits coexist. And today's hearty victory of the Thunder made the Lakers feel a little better, which proves that the Thunder's No. 1 in the West is not a casual get, and they are not so easy to deal with.
The Lakers can't avoid the first round!
Although the 0-2 score did not end the suspense of this series, the Lakers did stand on the edge of the cliff. The Lakers need to win the next two home games, but if they lose one of them and let the Nuggets return to Denver with the match point, to be honest, there may be no suspense in this series. However, having said that, from the performances shown in the first two games of the two sides, the Lakers' chances of reversing the series are indeed very slim. First of all, the Lakers not only look prepared, but they are putting in arguably 110 percent effort. And the Nuggets have been going on a step-by-step basis, and they haven't said that they are really in a ruthless state.
Secondly, although the Lakers have taken a double-digit lead in both games, and even led by 20 points in the second game, but from another angle, the Nuggets also say that the reversal is reversed, regardless of whether you are 10 points or 20 points, when they find the shooting rhythm on the offensive end and enter the state, the Lakers also say that the collapse will collapse, and there is no way at all. In the end, the state of the two teams, just imagine, the Lakers need to win 4 games against the Nuggets in the last 5 games, and play a 4-1 record against the Nuggets, this kind of thing, even the hardcore supporters of the Lakers dare not think of it, not to mention that the Lakers have lost 10 consecutive games against the Nuggets in all competitions. From a realistic point of view, maybe the Lakers will try their best to fight for the next game, which can be regarded as a worthwhile trip to the playoffs.
The Lakers need to do everything in their power to stop being swept!
When the G2 Lakers lead 20 and are overturned, and lose in such a suffocating (losing) way, it is not only a blow to the fans, but also a devastating effect on the confidence level of the players. In the interview, James expressed his frustration, and when he was asked about the last round, he threw the microphone and left, which is an extremely rare situation. And according to the official news of the Lakers, after G3, the Lakers are still these people, and Vanderbilt and Wood, who are expected to return, have confirmed that they will not play. Truth be told, there are very few points that the Lakers can change and adjust.
G1 Ham has already come up with some ways to deal with Jokic, G2 has shown most of the hole cards, and the Lakers want to make adjustments, and can only hope for the return of Vanderbilt and others. It's a pity that they can't come back, to put it mildly, except for some minor adjustments, the Lakers can only rely more on the efforts of the players, and they can only do their best to obey the fate of God in other aspects.