First look: Lakers discuss challenge ahead with Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic talks to Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the court during the 2020 NBA Finals in Orlando, Fla. Anthony Davis smiled and looked over at LeBron James sitting next to him at the podium, the two Lakers stars and leaders admitting they had already given some thoughts about playing the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference finals. The Lakers had just dispatched the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors by winning the best-of-seven semifinal series 4-2 with a 122-101 victory Friday night and there was joy inside L.A.’s locker room and universe at Crypto.com Arena. “It’s funny, but me and Bron talked about it earlier, about going back and watching that series to kinda see what we did to kinda figure out how we can best match up and get victories over them,” Davis said late Friday night after posting a double-double of 17 points and 20 rebounds. “So, we’re going to have our work cut out for us, but they gotta guard us too, so we’re going to do our due diligence as we always do and be prepared for Game 1, but right now, we’re going to soak all of this in and try to enjoy this tonight, fill our cups back up tomorrow and be ready to go back to work on Sunday.” Lakers Photos: Lakers defeat Warriors, set up showdown with the Nuggets Photos showcasing some of the biggest moments of the Lakers’ victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals.
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