Technical Talk: A Basketball Podcast · Jonathan Lobbins

Western Conference Semi-Finals Look Ahead: Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

May 5, 2023·18 min·1 clip
"Call me when LeBron has six championships" - the host debates whether LeBron James can ever surpass Michael Jordan's legacy.
This episode analyzes Game 1 of the Western Conference semi-finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, where the Lakers won 117-112. The host breaks down key strategic elements including the Lakers' focus on Anthony Davis in the paint, the Warriors' concerning free throw disparity, and looks ahead to adjustments needed for the rest of the series.

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A loose but useful Game 1 notebook that becomes a practical series adjustment guide.

The Lakers' 117-112 win over the Warriors gives this episode a clean frame, and it stays focused on the details that matter. It follows how Los Angeles used heavy denial on Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, why that squeezed Golden State's third option, and why Andrew Wiggins and…

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