The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers will face off in the Western Conference semifinals, marking the first time the two teams have met in the playoffs in 32 years. The Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-100 in Game 7 of their first-round series, with Stephen Curry scoring 50 points, while the Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 4-2 in their first-round series, led by LeBron James with a 20-point, 20-rebound game in Game 4.
Despite questions about how much longer the Warriors can maintain their current level of play, forward Draymond Green urged people not to turn the page on the team too quickly. The Lakers, meanwhile, have been asked how James, who is 38 years old, can maintain his high level of play.
The Warriors have emphasized their short game in warmups, which is something they do to work on their skills rather than to show off. After a demoralizing Game 6 loss to the Grizzlies, the Warriors’ coaching staff spent a long night analyzing the game tape, looking for ways to improve.
In the final series, the Warriors will be focusing on spacing, while Curry will be looking to create space in the paint in order to create a gravitational pull for the rest of the team. Even if Curry misses a free throw, he maintains a positive attitude and keeps the moment in perspective.
In the end, the Warriors and Lakers are both ultimate competitors who take the game seriously and appreciate the opportunities to compete at the highest level. The upcoming playoff series promises to be an epic matchup between two of the NBA’s most dominant teams.
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