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By Mathieu Seguin | Sport editor
With a new victory, the Lakers are officially third of the Western Conference. A great performance for the franchise, but some always have doubts about them. This is the case of Paul Pierce, not tender with them.
Despite some scares in recent weeks, the Lakers will not go through the play-in. The franchise largely dominated the Rockets this Friday, even allowing it to secure third place. The men of JJ Redick will therefore be able to play in total relaxation against the Blazers this Sunday, with probably a B team or C.
If you like Bronny James for example, there is no doubt that he will spend more than 30 minutes on the prosecution this Sunday to try to highlight. And then serious things will start next week with a little uncertainty. The Angelinos do not yet know their opponent and Paul Pierce is precisely worried.
Paul Pierce attacks Lakers before the playoffs
Regardless of recent performances, Pierce believes that Lakers can jump from the first round of the playoffs depending on the opponent. And according to him, the Warriors are the biggest danger of the franchise with the presence of Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler. This is what he explains in his recent program “Speak”.
Paul Pierce on Lakers : “I have bad news. The Warriors have now Jimmy Butler is a new team, a new year. I'm afraid for the Lakers because of them. This is the team that can blow up the Lakers in the first round. I prefer to face 3 All-Stars rather than 3 hall of Famers. Face Curry, Green and Butler, is that good? »»
“They have Draymond Green who could win the Dpoy and who can defend any laker. I think Luka is afraid of Draymond and Jimmy Butler, two guys capable of defending him. And then he too will have to defend and Golden State will put him in a difficult situation. Lakers are great this season, but I don't think they want to see Golden State in the first round. »»
Not sure that the supporters agree with such an assertion, especially when you know that Dononic has already surpassed great defenders in the past. But facing the Warriors in the first round would not be a gift, even if to win the title, Angelinos must be able to beat anyone. It promises beautiful things in Los Angeles.
Should Lakers be wary of the Warriors? Paul Pierce is convinced of this, he who believes that it would be a big trap for the men of JJ Redick. But given the level of the Western Conference, any confrontation will be dangerous.
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