Lakers dissect the Warriors in the playoffs

Dennis Schröder is back on track with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA semifinals.

The captain of the German national basketball team and his team won the third playoff quarterfinal game against champions Golden State Warriors 127-97, giving the Lakers a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. In around 20 minutes of play, Schröder contributed twelve points and one assist in his own hall.

Teammate Anthony Davis was again his team’s best scorer with 25 points, NBA top scorer LeBron James scored 21 points after some initial difficulties. “It’s a fight. Two teams who want it, who can score and can take each other down any night,” Davis said.

GoldenStates Superstar Curry (23 points) played only a supporting role this time. Game four will take place again in Los Angeles on Tuesday night.

A few hours earlier, the New York Knicks with national player Isaiah Hartenstein had fallen behind again against the Miami Heat. The Big Apple franchise lost 86-105 in Miami and is now down 2-1 in the best-of-seven series. Match-winner in South Florida was heat guard Jimmy Butler, who put up 28 points on his return from an ankle injury.

Center Hartenstein remained without a point in almost 26 minutes of the game, but still recorded three rebounds and two blocks. Game four also rises in Miami on Tuesday night.