Lakers beat Warriors, LeBron James issues playoff warning

LeBron James helped the lakers to beat the Warriors in the first game of the Western Conference Semifinals. The number 23 shirt was one of the main players of the team and served as support for Anthony Davis came out as the top scorer in the confrontation held last Tuesday night, 2. Together, the two added 52 points for the Los Angeles team and helped to guarantee a 117 to 112 victory in the playoffs of NBA.

After the match ended, LeBron James spoke to the press and spoke of the result achieved against the Warriors. The player reached 22 points, 11 rebounds and four assists, but what caught the most attention was the Lakers’ delivery to win away from home. The number 23 was satisfied with what he saw, but he assured that he was not surprised, since the Los Angeles team faces pressure to qualify since the regular season.

We’ve been playing kind of the playoffs for about 2 and a half months just to be able to play in the postseason now. We were very resistant tonight. … We know how great they are at home, so putting up with that is another good step for our team”said the Lakers ace about game one of the semifinals against the Warriors.

If LeBron wasn’t charming as usual, despite being extremely important for the Lakers’ victory, Anthony Davis with his 30 points, 23 rebounds and five assists was the big name in that first semifinal match. The Golden State coach praised the player and also took the opportunity to highlight the defensive strength of the Los Angeles team.

“I thought AD had a great game. Obviously, he dominated and blocked four shots and altered a few others. That’s what this team has been doing for the last few months. They have been one of the best defensive teams in the league for a reason and he is a huge part of that.”stated Steve Kerr during his press conference.