Basketball fans can’t wait to see Steph CurryThe Warriors face LeBron James‘Lakers Saturday. James and his teammates will be home to take on the Bay Area team for a crucial game that could have playoff implications. In addition to Los Angeles’ preparation, it will be necessary to stop or limit the Dubs’ 3-point shooting.
With superstar Curry expected to return from a three-game absence due to injury, Golden State’s offense will likely return to its usual lethal form. The presence of “Chef Curry” will make the Warriors a difficult team to face on the perimeter. Los Angeles’ on-ball and assist defense will need to be sharp and precise to prevent opposing shooters from getting into rhythm.
Curry, Klay Thompson, Brandin Podziemski, Andrew Wiggins and Jonathan Kuminga won’t hesitate to go behind the arc if they get an opening. The LA Lakers fought to defend the 3-point line with emphasis on Friday.
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Lakers fans want to see LeBron James and his teammates execute the defensive plan against the Warriors
During the 120-107 defeat against the Kings of Sacramento On Wednesday, the LA Lakers were repeatedly burned by three. Harrison Barnes hit four of his seven triples in the crucial quarter to keep the Lakers from making a few mini runs.
Laker Nation wants LeBron James and his teammates to execute their plan of limiting 3-pointers against the Warriors to avoid a repeat.
“Why couldn’t Bron finish like that in the Kings game?”
In the same clip, LeBron James and Austin Reaves were part of a team tasked with defending the three-point line. They were facing a coaching staff whose only goal was to move the ball to all four corners for a wide-open attempt from deep. The ball moved quickly and decisively from person to person before finding an open shooter.
James and Reaves quickly converged on the player but not before a triple was thrown. Everyone in the gym appreciated the effort and hustle, but the attempt could have been converted by someone from the Golden State Warriors. LA’s defense will have to be better than what the clip shows. Otherwise, the Dubs’ outside shooting could be an issue that could bite them throughout the game.
Golden State is second best in the NBA behind the Boston Celtics in 3-pointers made per game, with 14.8 through 3 p.m. LeBron James and the Lakers know it will be essential to prevent the Warriors from reaching that average. The Dubs’ offense is usually in rhythm when they reach that number. Steph Curry and his team will be difficult to contain if they reach that number on Saturday in Los Angeles.
