After locking up the third place in the West and the first round of the playoffs, the Lakers players have more than a week of rest, which is very good news for James. James has said that he just needs enough sleep to allow his body to recover slowly. The ESPN expert panel is all optimistic about the Lakers eliminating the Timberwolves, with 9 predicting the Lakers 4-2 Timberwolves and 1 predicting the Lakers 4-3 to advance.
In the last two days, the Lakers have held a team-wide practice, and in yesterday's practice, James Donci Reaves, the three of them were competing for three-point shooting.
In today's practice, James focused on polishing his step-back jumper and fixed-point three-pointer.
According to a report from a Lakers reporter, the Lakers used Bronny and Milton to play Edwards in a drill that simulated the opponent's tactics. The Timberwolves also let veteran Ingles play the role of Doncic for targeted training.
Speaking about the upcoming game against James, Edwards said today: "It means a lot to be able to play against him in the playoffs, bro. He is probably the greatest basketball player of all time. It's going to be a tough task for me to knock him out of the playoffs, but it's going to be a fun ride. ”
Most people were bullish on the Lakers to advance, and Edwards responded: "yes, I like it too much. I like that everybody wants the Lakers to win, they should be, they don't want the Timberwolves to win, I get it. ”
Historical data shows that Edwards has a 4-8 record against James so far in his career.
Kleber prepares for his comeback by practicing corner threes. Could he be the Lakers' secret weapon in the playoffs?
Kleber underwent surgery to repair a fracture in his right foot on January 31 and will be re-examined in April, not ruling out a return in the playoffs. This season he averaged 3-pointers and 2.8 rebounds per game while shooting 38.5 percent from the field and 26.5 percent from three-point range.
Joke aside, how could he be a playoff weapon. The biggest weapon is James Donci Reeves. Redick said today that no one in the world can guard against Doncic.
However, if you face the Celtics, Doncic is still quite uncomfortable. Let's see what Redick will do.
Since Jamieson and Koloko did not commit to a formal contract before the end of the regular season, the two players are not eligible for the playoffs. But they're all part of the team's training and will be part of the playoff journey with the team, training when they're not playing, and they're going to give them moral support.
After missing the playoffs in April 2022, James tweeted that he would never miss the playoffs again. In the following years, James and the Lakers both made the playoffs, and the old Zhan did what he said.
James is about to make his 55th playoff series, having a 41-13 record.
Total score: 8162 (1st all-time)
Total number of games: 287 (first in history)
Total time: 11858 (first in history)
Total goals scored in athletic battles: 2,928 (first all-time)
Total steals 483 (first all-time)
Total wins: 183 (1st all-time)
Total assists: 2067 (2nd all-time)
470 total three-point shots (3rd all-time)
In today's play-off game, thick eyebrows led the team to power, with 27 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 blocks and 1 steal, the Mavericks 120-106 Kings, they will compete with the Grizzlies for the last spot the day after tomorrow, and if they win, they will play the playoffs with the Thunder.