No one dared to bet. lakers In the NBA ring fight early in the season, considering the way they started the championship: with 10 losses in the first 12 games. Moreover, at the end of December, the California team finished third from the bottom in the West. And yet, here they are: shoulder-to-shoulder in the conference finale Nikola Jokic’s Denver NuggetsTuesday to Wednesday at 2:30 a.m. in a fight to start at dawn) and poker options to lift the trophy Larry O’Brien The champion along with the two winners of the East: Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. lebron, however, did it again. At the age of 38, in his twentieth season in the League, he left the Lakers out of the equation due to multiple injuries caused by many. King James and also Anthony Davis (53 between the two) and the lack of chemistry between the two stars of the team and Russell Westbrook. Suddenly, lakers They work like a precision machine, especially Crypto.com Arenaand they became the second best defensive team in the competition. lebron a new opportunity to fight for his fifth ring (same number as he got) Kobe Bryant to someone michael jordan) and growing its legacy.
Is it a real option? Because of the way the Lakers play, it shouldn’t be overlooked no matter how much. denver be in west endThe e-bets are clearly in their favor and with home advantage in a best-of-seven match draw.
divine market
What has changed in the team led by you? darvin hamtemporary former player Grenade Have her options skyrocketed since the season’s failed start (1999)?
Transactions carried out by the general manager, Rob Pelinka They accomplished the seemingly impossible thing on the winter market: lebron and davis. They disappeared from the first template Westbrook, Beverley, Toscano-Anderson, Nunn, Thomas Bryant and Matt Ryan. Instead they cameor D’Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura and Jarred Vanderbiltand gained importance Austin Reaves, Dennis Schroder and Lonnie Walker to give the block the credibility they need.
For ingots The western final is not just a big challenge. It is also a great opportunity to avenge the defeat. before the Lakers When their paths crossed in the West final in the 2020 ‘bubble’.
Nikola Jokic He is having one of the best moments of his career. “One of the best centers in history,” he admitted. Durant after losing to the Suns in the semifinals. His numbers were incredible: he had a triple-double with 34.5 points, 13.2 rebounds and 10.3 assists, and they took another step with him. Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon or Michael Porter. on the pulse between playfulunstoppable in attack and Anton Davis, One of the championship’s best defenders will largely decide the outcome of the match.
Tatum vs. Butler
final between east Celtics and Heat, It will start at dawn Wednesday to Thursday (02:30) and will repeat the finale from a year ago. Boston for a tight 4-3. Celtics dependent on talent, Jason Tatum, up to 51 points in the decisive game against sixes (new record in game seven) has plenty of resources: Jayleen Brown, Marcus Smart, Al Horford, Robert Williams. MiamiHaving a star-studded moment that opens the door to the ‘playoffs’ after qualifying for eighth through ‘play’, they will need the best version. Jimmy Butler in the opposite series at the All Star level Milwaukee Dollar (37.6 points) to challenge the Celtics Erik Spölstra built a solidarity block Bam Adebayo, Max Strus or Gabe Vincent they stepped forward like veterans Kevin Love and Kyle Lowry.