NBA: LeBron James’ shock decision

As they received the Grizzlies overnight from Friday to Saturday, the Lakers won their ticket to the Western Conference semi-finals. The Angelinos crushed Memphis in Game 6 between the two teams (125-85) and will find the winner of the series between the Kings and Warriors in the next round. Following multiple provocations from the Grizzlies and in particular from Dillon Brooks, LeBron James made a shattering decision after this victory.

On the night of Friday to Saturday, the Lakers had the opportunity to conclude their series against the Grizzlies and avoid a very complicated match 7 to Memphis. In front of their audience, LeBron James and his teammates did not miss this opportunity. THE Angelina have crushed I Morant et consorts and won with a gap of 40 points at the final whistle (125-85).

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LeBron James leaves the court without greeting the Grizzlies

« It was really a match 7 mentality for us “, said LeBron James after the meeting, in remarks relayed by ESPN. « We understood that we had the opportunity to play in front of our fans and we wanted to try to finish tonight. » As indicated ESPNthe star of Lakers also left the floor before the end of the game’s regulation time. In effect, LeBron James walked into the locker room with 14 seconds left on the clock and did not greet the Grizzlies at the end of the game.

“I don’t respect anyone until they score 40 points against me”

LeBron James probably only very little appreciated the many provocations of the players of Memphis and in particular those of Dillon Brooks. ” I don’t care, he’s old (…) I don’t respect anyone until they score 40 points against me “, he said in particular. 40, such as the gap of this game and the number of series won by LeBron James in his career in the playoffs, thus equaling the record of Derek Fisher. Even before the start of the confrontation between the Lakers and the Grizzliesthe 27-year-old player assured: “ I wouldn’t mind facing LeBron in a best-of-7 matchup. The scene is set: he returns to the playoffs and we take him out immediately in the first round. It will be a good test. They have good players, it’s an interesting first match-up for us. »

The Warriors or the Kings for the Lakers

LeBron James is already focused on the rest of its playoffs. In the semi-finals, the Lakers will be opposed to the winner of the series between the Warriors and the Kingsthe latter having imposed themselves on the night of Friday to Saturday at Golden State in Game 6 (99-118). The two teams are therefore tied (3-3) and will decide on Sunday evening at Sacramento. « We remain in the same state. It takes an hour of flight to get to each place, less if it’s in Sac, a little more if it’s in Bay. It helps us a lot “, said LeBron Jameswhich could find Stephen Curry in the next round.