Nothing can shade them ‘playoffs’ NBA, the match where the two big stars of the competition will live. LeBron James and stephen curry will face each other in one of the semi-finals. western conferencewho will live Los Angeles Lakers And golden state warriors As of this Tuesday, the best of the last seven games (2-2-1-1-1 format) is the home advantage for the defending champions. Both are after their fifth championship ring.
pulse between Curry and LeBronCuriously, two actors born in the same town Akron, OHthree years apart (‘King James’ Turns 38, three more than quarterback) Will save one of the most exciting rivalries for the league in the past decade: four consecutive NBA finals between 2015 and 2018 knights, then team LeBron. balance is positive curry for 3-1. But the title alone caves2016’s had tremendous value, historical implications, and blessed LeBron in his home country after donning the third ring in his history after a 3-1 comeback to win game seven at Oakland.
Two teams reborn
No one would dare bet on a Los Angeles team at the start of the playoffs for the championship after an erratic season that unexpectedly changed with signings in the February market. march Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley the two main references of the six departures and the arrival of the middle class players (D’Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt…) triggered the stability of the team darvin Harm, who had to overcome a ‘playing’ qualifier against Minnesota Timberwolves to reach seventh place in the West and finally left in the first round Santi Aldama’s Memphis Grizzlies, they’ve wrapped up an amazing regular season.
They didn’t seem to be in a good order either. Warriors to the playoffs for the championship and what’s surprising Sacramento Kings, champions Pacific Division, they took the first two games against the ropes. But the return Andrew Wiggins after a two month hiatus due to a personal issue and its unquestionable importance steph curry came to life golden state. His 50-point history in Game 7 of the draw allowed the Warriors to regain their best image, once again resembling the champion team from a season ago.
Calendar
The Warriors and Lakers series will open at dawn Tuesday through Wednesday (4am).
2nd game: Thursday, May 4, in San Francisco
3rd match: Saturday, May 6 in Los Angeles
4th match: Monday, May 8, in Los Angeles
The fifth, sixth, and, if necessary, seventh, alternates would take place starting at the Warriors court.