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(DPA). National team captain Dennis Schröder has a good feeling after the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies. LeBron James and Anthony Davis would always score anyway, “if we have two or three people who play well, plus the two superstars, then we’re on the right track,” said the 29-year-old basketball player from Braunschweig the 128:
112 on Sunday (local time). The Lakers lead 1-0 in the best-of-seven series and need three more wins to advance to the second round.
“This is a very young team that plays every game very hard and goes about it with confidence. Yes, Morant, Jaren Jackson and (Desmond) Bane are the three heads of the snake, I would say,” said Schröder. »You can always see exactly after the first game and make a game plan of how you want to play against them. I think we have a pretty good picture there.«
Schröder had three fouls early in the first game against the Grizzlies and only 20 minutes of play – less than usual. “The three fouls really annoyed me a bit. We won, that’s the most important thing for me. Many others had the chance and also played very, very well. Of course I’m happy.« Schröder ended the game with seven points, four assists and a rebound.
Meanwhile, in what was expected to be a tight playoff series between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns, the Clippers gained an early advantage. Led by Kawhi Leonard with 38 points, the team in Phoenix went 115-110 against the team of stars Kevin Durant, Chris Paul and Devin Booker. It was Durant’s first loss in the Suns jersey since his February transfer.
In addition to Leonard, the often criticized Russell Westbrook was conspicuous for the Clippers. Although he only hit three of his 19 throws, he made two important free throws and played a key role in his team’s important away win with defensive actions. “Whatever it takes to win, I’ll do it,” Westbrook said.
2023-04-17 19:31:52
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