James leads the stars! NBA Finals Preview: Lakers vs Nuggets, the real battle of kings is about to begin
On June 1, 2024, the NBA Finals will finally begin. It's been a spectacular season, and it's been more exciting than ever. From the fiasco of the Warriors at the top of the preseason hot list, to James and Wiggins leading the Lakers to history, to the Nuggets setting records in the playoffs and defeating many strong opponents, it is really exciting to see what kind of peak matchup this Finals will bring.
This time, the finals are undoubtedly the battle of kings. The Lakers have a star-studded team of James, Wiggins, Bogdanovic and others, while the Nuggets have star players such as Jokic and Markkanen. Both teams have shown remarkable quality in the playoffs and have had some grudges with each other. This time the finals will be a pinnacle showdown that highlights the top strength of the NBA, and it will also become a contest of grievances and hatreds.
Speaking of the Finals this time, we have to mention this season of the Lakers. At the end of the regular season, the Lakers' state was not stable for a while, and they were even at risk of being eliminated from the tournament. But after the playoffs began, James led the team to stage a wave of amazing counterattacks, eliminating the Warriors and the Suns successively, and finally reached the Finals. James' performance in the playoffs is even more miraculous, averaging 32.7 points, 8.2 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game, setting a new high for himself in the playoffs. At nearly 40 years old, he is still in excellent form, which is amazing. Wiggins, who is paired with it, also entered the Finals for the first time this year, and he averaged 24.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in the playoffs, which is undoubtedly the second largest scoring point for the Lakers. Under the leadership of James, the overall combat effectiveness and cohesion of the Lakers team have reached the best state, and it is well deserved to reach the finals.
In comparison, the Nuggets have had an equally exciting season. The team's performance in the playoffs can be described as impressive, first eliminating the Jazz 4-1 in the first round, then eliminating the Green Army 4-2 in the Western Conference Semifinals, and finally defeating the Timberwolves 4-2 in the Western Conference Finals to finally reach the Finals. Especially in the Western Conference Finals, the Nuggets experienced a thrilling 50-point tragedy and finally lost with a score of 70-115, which is undoubtedly the biggest shame of the Nuggets this season. But even so, the Nuggets still maintained an excellent form in the following games, and finally reached the Finals with the excellent performance of star players such as Jokic and Markkanen. Jokic has also performed well in the playoffs, averaging 29.4 points, 11.2 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game, making him one of the best big men in the NBA at the moment. Markkanen's performance in the playoffs is also stable and excellent, averaging 21.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, which is undoubtedly another core scoring point for the Nuggets.
On the whole, this time the finals will undoubtedly be a matchup of equal strength between the two sides. The Lakers have some of the league's top stars like James and Wiggins, while the Nuggets have stars like Jokic and Markkanen. Both teams have performed very well in the playoffs, especially the 50-point debacle that the Nuggets experienced in the Western Conference Finals, which was even more shocking. The meeting between the two teams in the finals will undoubtedly stage a real battle of kings.
Can James lead the Lakers to another championship? Can Jokic lead the Nuggets to play a dark horse comeback? The answers to these questions will be revealed one by one in the upcoming finals. For NBA fans, this is undoubtedly a long-awaited pinnacle matchup, and we'll wait and see.
James led the Lakers to the championship, and the Nuggets wanted to reverse with Jokic
The NBA Finals officially kicked off, and the battle between the Lakers and the Nuggets officially began. This Finals, known as the "Battle of Kings", is undoubtedly the most eye-catching focus of the NBA this season.
The Lakers' arrival in the Finals this time is naturally due to James. The veteran, who has been working in the NBA for more than 20 years, is still playing at the top of his game in the playoffs. In the playoffs, James averaged 32.7 points, 8.2 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game, and is undoubtedly one of the few superstars in the league. Wiggins, who partnered with him, also continued his excellent performance in the playoffs, averaging 24.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game, which can be described as another sharp blade for the Lakers.
And the Nuggets can reach the finals, which naturally has their own unique advantages. Jokic, the team's core superstar, is undoubtedly one of the best big men in the NBA at the moment. In the playoffs, Jokic averaged 29.4 points, 11.2 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game, which can be called the MVP of the playoffs this season. Markkanen, who partnered with him, also played his wonderful performance in the playoffs, averaging 21.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, which is undoubtedly another big scoring point for the Nuggets.
However, the Nuggets' 50-point tragedy in the Western Conference Finals is undoubtedly their biggest shame this season. Although the team eventually made it to the finals, that game left too many shadows on them. The anger on Jokic's face during that game was palpable, showing his resentment towards the fiasco.
The Lakers' performance in the playoffs was also impressive. James led the team to eliminate the Warriors and the Suns before reaching the Finals. James averaged 32.7 points, 8.2 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game in the playoffs. Wiggins also continued his excellent performance in the playoffs, averaging 24.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game, which is undoubtedly another big scoring point for the Lakers.
The two teams are about to stage a real battle of kings in the Grand Finals. The Lakers have some of the league's top stars like James and Wiggins, while the Nuggets have stars like Jokic and Markkanen. Whether James leads the Lakers to lift the championship trophy again, or Jokic leads the Nuggets to play the dark horse comeback, this will become the most eye-catching focus of the NBA this season.
It is not difficult to see that this grand final will undoubtedly be a fierce battle. The Lakers have a superstar like James, and the Nuggets' Jokic is no slouch. Both teams have been outstanding in the playoffs, especially the 50-point tragedy suffered by the Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. This not only casts a shadow on them, but also fuels their desire for revenge.
The game was on the verge and players from both sides were undoubtedly the best at their best. Can James lead the Lakers to another championship? Can Jokic lead the Nuggets to play a dark horse comeback? The answers to these questions will be revealed one by one in the upcoming finals. For NBA fans, this is undoubtedly a long-awaited matchup at the pinnacle, and we look forward to the exciting Finals!