NBA 2020/2021 – New poster in the Western Conference on the night of Monday to Tuesday. This time, it’s the turn of Damian Lillard’s Blazers to face the Lakers. They will be heading to Staples Center in Los Angeles for the occasion. Poster to follow from 4:00 am (French time).
It’s the 3th game of the season for these two franchises. After both losing their first meeting, they were able to bounce back to clinch their first victory of the season. The Lakers, reigning champions, are the big favorites of this meeting against Blazers who disappointed last season by narrowly qualifying for the playoffs. The Lakers They had also dominated 4 to 1 in the series in the first round of the playoffs.
Despite the workforce changes in the offseason, the two teams still kept their major strengths. This is why we can expect to see Lakers domineering. However, given the shape of C.J McCollum and of Damian Lillard, surprises are always possible. They scored 44 and 32 points respectively in Portland’s victory after extra time against the Rockets 128 – 126. It will also be a star shock, with Carmelo Anthony, C.J McCollum, Damian Lillard against LeBron James and Anthony Davis. A poster that will make any NBA fan salivate.
Can the Blazers surprise?
Despite their favorite status, the Lakers are not truly indomitable. Their defeat in the face of Clippers during the Opening Night showed it. Indeed, we could see that a solid and well organized defense could push the Lakers to take complicated shots. And then, who knows, maybe LeBron James or Anthony Davis could be having a bad night. We have also seen them less imperial than usual against the Clippers.
If we add to this a Lillard and one McCollum in great form, the result could be in Portland’s favor. However, this requires a lot of conditions. What is certain is that the Blazers will have to embellish both defensively and offensively in order to get the Lakers who are certainly the No. 1 favorites for the title at the end of the season. And they are therefore quite naturally favorites of this meeting. Spectators, prepare your awakenings and meet this Tuesday from 4:00 am.
