After the spanking received during Game 1, the Nuggets are expected at the turn tonight at 1:30 for the second game of these Western Finals. We know they like to scare each other in order to offer us magnificent remembrances, but it would be better not to give too much lead to Lakers who are serious and focused, not like some …
Come on, Game 2. A little spanking in Match 1 to wake up and adjust better for the Nuggets? In any case, that’s what we want them *Laurent Paganelli voice*. Because even if we know the resources of these Nuggets, the less we play with fire, the less we burn ourselves. Can we give Mike Malone some advice? We allow ourselves because after all, we are Hexperts (never forget the capital H). Maybe this time, instead of adapting to 1-3, you can go 0-1, that will avoid unpleasant surprises. There you go, it’s a gift. Concretely how does it take shape? Well already, if Anthony Abdul-Davis could be limited to less than 37 points, that would be a good start. He did a job on this Game 1 and will be the main asset for the Lakers in attack. Denver absolutely must find the weapon to defend it. Paul Millsap is not tall enough, Nikola Jokic not mobile enough… there will be work for Mike Malone and his assistants. Because around, there are people to attract the attention of the defense. LeBron James is still in total management mode, but if he decides to go into “I’ll drop my shoulder and go for the circle” mode, watch your eyes. Overall, the Nuggets will have to find the same defensive intensity that allowed Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to be muzzled over long stretches. They can, now, as Ichon would say, just do it.
As for the attack, no luck, Denver also faces a top defense of the League. Yes, we are at a stage of the competition where nothing will be easy. We will therefore have to find a way to get these Lakers out of their comfort zone. Because it was already going well in the semi-finals of Conf ‘, it was necessary that Dwight Howard played it vintage to make a mess on his return. Obviously, it was complicated for the Pépites, especially when we have a series of faults in the first half. We therefore expect more disciplined Nuggets, just to never let the Angelinos settle. Because for the latter, the mission is simple. To reiterate the same kind of performance as in the first game, keep the intensity cursor very high, and trust the leadership of the LeBron-AD duo to carry them towards the win. Now, whatever the outcome, this series will not be over after this second meeting, even if the Lakers double the stake. However, it will be interesting to see how Denver reacts after the initial loss. The fight has only just begun, and we are impatiently awaiting the result.
We will sit quietly at 1:30 for this Game 2 which promises to be very interesting. Will the Nuggets move up a gear or into sadomasochistic mode? It’s up to Jokic and his friends to decide. In the meantime, we take advantage of its Sunday and we prepare the coffee maker for the night, let’s go!
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