Looks Can Be Deceiving by Quinn Ward6/7/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() James never seemed to truly assert himself offensively, but still put up 22 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, a credit to his ability to affect winning even during an "off night" at 38 years old with a bum foot.ĭavis joined Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor and Shaquille O'Neal as the only Lakers to ever put up at least 30 points and 20 rebounds in a playoff game. Curry had just 13 points on 14 shots in the first three quarters, before more than doubling his total in an electric final frame to finish with 27 points. Game 1 lived up to the hype, and then some, as the Lakers staved off a late Warriors run to earn a 117-112 victory, stealing home-court advantage in the process.Īnthony Davis was otherworldly - pounding, finessing and pirouetting his way to 30 points, 23 rebounds, five assists and four blocks in nearly 44 minutes. ![]() ![]() It's the reason that all we've talked about for the past two days is Lakers vs. Yes, the Lakers have a much richer and deeper history of winning, but over the past decade it's hard to argue that the Warriors have not at least come close to being the Lakers' equal in terms of exposure and traction with the global NBA fanbase. On the surface, the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors aren't all that different. ![]()
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