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By Mathieu Seguin | Sport editor
The Lakers face the Wolves this weekend, with the firm intention of taking the ascendant from Game 1. But Magic Johnson was honest on Twitter, expressing a certain fear before this first meeting.
After a great regular season and a third place to the west to prove it, the Lakers will however have to be wary in the first round of the playoffs. They face the Timberwolves of an Anthony Edwards very motivated for the occasion. And with Angelinos problems in the racket, Rudy Gobert may well find a way to make a little feast.
JJ Redick must undoubtedly reflect on a few rescue solutions, for example with the possibility of playing in Small-Ball. This could limit the contribution of Gobert opposite and worse, force Minnesota to put the French pivot on the bench. It must be said that in front, Luka Donente's looking forward to facing her And thinks he will often try to provoke it in a duel.
Magic Johnson in full doubt with the Lakers?
Despite all that, the supporters keep confidence on their side, convinced that purple and gold remain the favorites in this first round. This is the opinion of Magic Johnson, even if the latter is “afraid” before this series. He believes in particular that Anthony Edwards could make damn damage on the other side.
Magic Johnson sur Twitter : “I'm afraid for my Lakers because the most incredible man at the moment, the Superstar Anthony Edwards, will be a duel problem. »»
Good this season, without having been excellent because of a certain awkwardness, Edwards remains a player capable of shining in such clashes. His 2024 playoffs allowed him to cross a new course, and we are waiting for confirmation for those to come.
So is it lost for the Angelinos? No. Because despite this first posted tweet, Magic shared another moments later. And on arrival, according to him, it is the Lakers who will win.
Magic Johnson : “If the Timberwolves beat the Lakers, it is because Naz Reid and Donte Divincenzo will have had a big series. But I choose the Lakers in 6 games, led by the Superstars LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Austin Reaves will be the third man in the ring for Lakers and he will have to make a large series on his side. Same thing for Rui Hachimura. Rui will have to be in good shape for the Lakers to win. »»
Yes, the Lakers will have to count on all the players and not just LeBron James and Luka Doncic to hope for a happy outcome. Magic Johnson remains confident on arrival, but he fears the worst with such an opponent in the first round.
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