The Lakers host the Spurs tomorrow. Coach Ham said in an interview that James is coming back and that the Lakers need a win at this time to boost the team's morale and also need to secure the ninth place in the playoff zone.
James is back.
In the last game against the Lakers against the Warriors, James chose to take a break. After the game, head coach Ham said that James is likely to return, meaning this one is going to play. The Lakers are still very conservative about James' health, and if they can, they won't play to prevent accidents. Playing the Spurs, I believe that James must be almost recovered.
Highlights of the game. First, Wembanyama vs. Zhan Mei. Wembanyama is a strong contender for Rookie of the Year this season, averaging 20 per game so far this season5 points 101 rebound 32 assists 12 steals 32 caps, data luxury, offensive and defensive integration. The inner line he guards is airtight, and tomorrow's peak showdown between him and thick eyebrows will be exciting.
Second, whether James is resurrected at full blood in this game. History tells us that the 39-year-old James usually breaks out after a period of rest, and tomorrow's performance of James is worth looking forward to.
Counterpoint advantage. First, the Lakers' advantage is experience. James has been in the league for 21 seasons and has been through the regular season playoffs so much that they know how to play young teams and how to exploit their mistakes to score. Although the Lakers are full of injuries, they still have full confidence to beat the Spurs.
Second, Spurs have the advantage of being young and energetic. The Spurs are a young team, with Wembanyama at the heart of the team at 20 and Vassell and Keldon at 23, and they have passion and athleticism on the court, and that's their strength. Neither team is good at shooting, so hitting the interior is one of the highlights of this game.
The Lakers are ninth in the West and the Spurs are in first place in the West, but the gap between the two teams is not too big. Let's wait and see tomorrow's game!