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LA Lakers and the Golden State Warriors went to war in game 1 of the western conference semis. The contest was a thriller and took the fans to the last seconds of the game. The fans expected a lot from the highly touted LeBron vs Curry playoff rivalry, but Anthony Davis stole the show with his dominating performance. In a TNT broadcast analyzing the LA Lakers vs the Golden State Warriors game 1, NBA legend Charles Barkley resented the thoughts of the former NBA champion. Barkley wasn’t happy with his comments about the Golden State Warriors.
Charles Barkley goes off on “The Jet”
At the beginning of the broadcast Host, Ernie Johnson appreciated the Golden State Warrior’s 4th quarter 14-0 comeback to tie the game against the Lakers. He complimented the warrior’s offense as impressive. His co-host, Kenny “The Jet” Smith disagreed with his comment.
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Kenny stated that the Warriors are used to making such comebacks and it is not a special for the Dubs to make such runs. Supporting Earnie, Barkley warned Kenny for his comments by quoting “Ernie is a peaceful guy, be nice to him otherwise Me and Shaq will slap the hell out of you!??
Inside the NBA‘s take on the Lakers vs the Warriors
Like the NBA fans, the panel highly anticipated the match-up between the former rivals Stephen Curry and LeBron James. Apart from Chuck, everyone took the Warriors over the Lakers to win game 1. But a stellar performance from Anthony Davis lifted the Lakers ahead in the series by defeating the Dubs by 117-112. Charles Barkley along with Shaq gave AD his props.
The Chuckster also questioned his ability to stay motivated and dominate throughout the series. Barkley stated that the only way the Warriors can win their games is by shooting more buckets than the Lakers. As the Lakers lack a shooting force unlike the Warriors, the Warriors offense is to be capitalized on to win it all.
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After a nail-biting game 1, the Lakers vs Warriors series is expected to go the distance. The Warriors with their shooting strength in Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole are expected to deliver their best. The Lakers with their new roster seem to be at their defensive best. Crucial performances from their two superstars and a good contribution from their supporting cast can determine their series.
Who do you think will go to the western conference final among the two? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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