Steph Curry and the Warriors are in deep trouble after losing the first two games of round 1 in playoffs against the Sacramento Kings. The defending champions did not expect to fall behind like this at the start of the playoffs. Although Steph Curry tried his best to save the Dubs, the Kings were a bit too strong for them. They must cover the deficit in their next encounter, or it will be too late to progress. On the other hand, the rivals of Steph Curry’s Warriors are on the right track after they won in Memphis in their first game of the playoffs.
The Lakers are leading 1-0 against the Grizzlies in the round 1 series of the playoffs. The Purple and gold army had a worse condition than the Dubs in the regular season. They could not even finish in the top six. The Warriors finished 6th, whereas the Lakers finished 7th. However, the LeBron James-led Lakers beat the Timberwolves in the play-in game. Finally, they had a flying start to the playoffs. Now it is up to Curry and Green’s army to turn things around this season. However, it is not going to be easy to come back from a 0-2 deficit.
Crawford Feels Lakers Have A Great Chance To Win The Season
Experts like former NBA star Jamal Crawford feels the “chess master” LeBron James will take the Lakers all the way to the finals. Crawford recently joined the Dan Patrick Show. In the show, the former NBA star mentioned Phoneix Suns and Steph Curry, and his Warriors are the favorites to win in the west. But Crawford has high hopes for the Lakers to do well.
Even the old man Jamal Crawford knows that a lot of responsibility will fall upon King James if the Lakers have to move forward. But the defending champions have Steph Curry and Draymond Green to take them home. Albeit, it is not like Curry and Green have not performed well. In fact, they have been incredible. Steph Curry especially scored 30 points and 28 points, both for losing causes.
Steph Curry And His Team Have A Herculean Task Ahead
At present, the Warriors have an arduous task to get over the mess they have created for themselves. Draymond Green, in the last game, was ejected from the game due to a terrible foul. The fans will hope that NBA does not give Green any strict penalty, like ruling him out for the next game or something. It is because Steph Curry will need the help of Green to help the team to overcome the challenge against the Kings.
On another note, Draymond Green will be a free agent after the season. Hence, the question arises if the Lakers will show an interest in buying the four-time MVP. Everybody knows how Green feels about James, and it will be interesting to see them play for the same team. Currently, Steph Curry and LeBron James have different hurdles to cross in the playoffs. Let’s see who goes further – Curry or James.