The Los Angeles Lakers locked up a playoff spot after their thrilling win against the New Orleans Pelicans in the Play-In Tournament. Now, they will turn their attention to the Denver Nuggets.
Both the Nuggets and Lakers are very familiar with one another. They have made it clear that while they respect one another, they also would love the opportunity to end the others season. Lakers star Anthony Davis made that clear in one of his latest statements.
“If they beat us, they beat us. We’re not ducking the smoke.”
Anthony Davis told The Athletic’s Jovan Buha
The Nuggets swept the Lakers in last year’s Western Conference Finals in dominant fashion. This time around, the Lakers will attempt to return the favor. Both teams know what is at stake, and will stop at nothing to accomplish their goal.
The Lakers are 14-6 in their last 20 games and have caught fire at the right time. It will be a tall task to beat the Nuggets four times, but with a duo of LeBron James and Davis, they certainly have what it takes.
“They know how to win. They’ve been extremely dominant on their home floor over the last few years. They’ve got an MVP on their team. They’ve got a closer on their team. They’ve got high-level players, high-IQ players. And they’ve got a hell of a coach.”
LeBron James said according to Dan Wolke
The star talent will be on full display for both teams in the series. However, Davis said that the Lakers aren’t afraid of the Nuggets sets up for a great series. Game one will take place in Denver on April 20th.
