Luka Doncic expecting tough test vs. Steph Curry | College News
They stay two of the NBA’s largest stars, and whenever LeBron James and the Lakers face Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors it’s must-see TV.
The Lakers and Warriors will open the common season against each other Tuesday night time at Crypto.com Arena, but James won’t play because he’s dealing with a sciatica nerve injury on his proper aspect.
Nevertheless, the rivalry between the Lakers and the Warriors will continue to shine.
“Obviously, going against Steph is very exciting,” Lakers star Luka Doncic said after observe Monday. “It’s going to be tough. I don’t know if it’s a rivalry, but it’s for sure an exciting game.”
When the Lakers and Warriors performed on Christmas last season, James and Curry put on a show.
James had 31 factors and 10 assists in the Lakers’ victory and Curry had 38 factors.
The two had proved again that they’ll captivate sports activities followers.
“Lakers against Warriors has been intense,” Lakers ahead Rui Hachimura said. “We’ve always played pretty intense games, playoff-like. So this is going to be [the same]. … So even with LeBron out, it’s going to be a great game. Of course, we got to compete and we’re trying to get this dub [win].”
The James-Curry rivalry reached its zenith from 2015-2018, when their groups met in the NBA Finals 4 consecutive years. James, who was enjoying for the Cleveland Cavaliers during those years, received just one championship against Curry.
Warriors star Stephen Curry shoots over the Lakers’ Luka Doncic during a sport on April 3.
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“Steph-LeBron rivalry, whatever you want to call it, matchup has always been awesome — for whatever teams they’ve been on and for the league itself,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said. “I know we had some great games against those guys last year. Being a part of that was really cool. I think when you’re the Lakers and you play on national TV more than any other team, you’re generally going to play against great teams and that’s what tomorrow is. I think it’s just a general excitement about the start of the year. I don’t know if there’s anything extra to that.”
With James out, Doncic said there’s “nothing specifically” he has to do additional.
“I just try to win every game,” Doncic said. “Obviously, it’s going to be hard with LeBron out. But when he’s ready to return, he’s going to help us a lot for sure.”
Doncic could have help from Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton, Hachimura, Gabe Vincent and the remaining of the Lakers.
Curry could have help from longtime teammate Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler.
But a lot of eyes can be on Curry, somebody Doncic immensely respects.
“For sure. As an opponent, obviously [it is] very hard to guard him,” Doncic said. “He’s moving all the time. He can shoot from anywhere, so I feel like it’s hard but always exciting. Going against a player like that is very exciting.”
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Redick said James, who is anticipated to be out until November, did “individual work” during observe Monday. Redick said Lakers backup heart Jaxson Hayes (proper wrist contusion) was “trending” toward enjoying Tuesday, as was Bronny James (ankle) and Maxi Kleber (quad).
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