5*
(NBA) LA Lakers vs. Golden State,
Point Spread: 4.50 | -110.00 LA Lakers (Away)
Result: Win
LeBron led the Lakers in First Round scoring with 22.2 PPG, while adding 11.2 RPG and 5.2 APG. Anthony Davis also averaged a double-double with 20.8 PPG and 13.7 RPG. The two forwards led the way, and both shot well from the field as each player shot over 48% from the field in the series. D'Angelo Russell led the team in assists with 5.8 per game while adding 16.7 PPG, and Austin Reaves played well in his first postseason averaging 16.5. Jarred Vanderbilt starts for the Lakers for his defensive intensity and will likely be asked to chase Steph Curry on the perimeter at times. Rui Hachimura provided a scoring boost off the bench dropping 14.5 PPG and I think the Lakers come in and steal game 1 as Golden St might be tired after a 7-game series and Steph coming off a career game.