The Athletic asked a scout, a coach and a team executive to predict each first round NBA series. How do they feel about Grizzlies-Lakers? 'I think it’s kind of an even series.' 'We’ll see which Anthony Davis shows up.'
Jaren Jackson Jr. was the NBA’s leading shot blocker during the regular season. “That’s a tough one. You can’t count out the Warriors, obviously. … I don’t think the home court matters. … It’s veterans versus a lot of first-timers in the playoffs. This is first time in the playoffs in 16 years or whatever the number is. I just think the moment is not favoring the Kings because of their lack of experience. … I think you just have to go with history there and experience.
“I’m going to go out on a limb here. And that place is going to be amped up in Sacramento in a couple of days. Sacramento’s had such a great year, but everybody I talk to, and I feel the same way, says this team is going to be set up for a letdown where the Kings just aren’t ready for the intensity of what Golden State’s going to bring them.”“Baaaad, baaadd, baaadd luck for Sacramento, man.
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