Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals has gotten off to a fast start for the Denver Nuggets against the Los Angeles Lakers. The outcome was anticipated because many people had picked the home team to win the series. The narrative has persisted throughout the regular season and is currently doing so in the WCF. However, since it’s the playoffs, all reason and precedent can be ignored. The fact that the Joker is facing up against the King is crucial.
The first game lived up to the series’ promise of being engrossing. Despite scoring 40 points, Anthony Davis’ team lost despite his performance. The Nuggets’ starters all excelled and finished with double-digit scoring totals. The Lakers still have a lot to prove in Game 2 at the Ball Arena, so the series is far from finished.
LeBron James is probable for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets game
King James was upset following the game that his squad had lost a close game. The Lakers managed to reduce the deficit despite being completely outplayed by the Nuggets for the entire game.James finished with a performance that was practically a triple-double, scoring 26 points in the process. He is once again labeled as likely heading into Game 2, but we are confident that The King will prepare for the game tonight.
The Nuggets are a healthy bunch of players, who are capitalizing on this aspect. The only injury they have listed is Collin Gillespie, who has missed all of the games in the post-season. It is a huge boost for any coach to see his team be as injury free as possible. It gives them numerous options to change tactics and rest their players in between games. Let s take a look at the complete injury report and expected roster of both teams.
Los Angeles Lakers injury report
- LeBron James (Probable)
- Mo Bamba (Out)
- Anthony Davis (Probable)
Los Angeles Lakers expected roster
- LeBron James (Probable)
- Jarred Vanderbilt
- Anthony Davis (Probable)
- Austin Reaves
- D Angelo Russell
Denver Nuggets injury report
- Collin Gillespie (Out)
Denver Nuggets expected roster
- Aaron Gordon
- Michael Porter Jr.
- Nikola Jokic
- Jamal Murray
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
The Denver Nuggets are favored to extend their lead against the Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers will have a difficult time stopping the Nuggets at home. James and Davis combined for 66 points, compared to 65 points from Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. It will be extremely difficult for the Lakers’ role players to score in double figures and have a shot against the Nuggets. It is evident from Game 1’s 132-126 loss that the Lakers were unable to handle their player.
We ve seen again and again, the Lakers bouncing back after losing a game in the playoffs this time around. Darvin Ham is relaxed after the loss in Game 1 and trusts his team to tie the series. The Lakers have all to do, and King James will surely make his team work for a win before heading home. However, we are in favor of the Nuggets to win tonight against the Lakers.
