Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, frustrated with his Game 1 performance against the Portland Trail Blazers, promises to be more aggressive in Game 2.
• You can watch the Blazers vs. Lakers Game 3 for free live with FuboTV (free test option).
Davis immediately remained true to his word, but put up 11 points, five handballs and two assists in the first quarter of Thursday’s 111-88 win for the Lakers. He finished with 31 points and 11 rebounds in just 29 minutes.
With all due respect to LeBron James, it could actually be Davis who finally makes it into the Blazers in this first round NBA playoff series tied at 1-1.
“We have to hold him accountable, there is no question of, by keeping him out of the paint as much as possible, limiting his offensive rebounds,” said Terry Stotts’ Trailry Coach. “We need to rebound the ball better as a group. But sure, he did a little bit of everything. ”
One of those accomplishments will be a whole lot of order, given that Davis is not only the most athletic big man in this series, he is also the most versatile. He made 3 of 4 three-point shots in Game 3. He made post spacious moves. A mid-range game. He is missing when he goes to rebounds or attacks the rim.
Zach Collins would have been the best option, but he is done for the season with an ankle injury. Portland will have to get creative if Davis continues to be an issue.
“The best we can do is work for him and make his chances difficult,” Stotts said.
GAME DAY LINKS
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BLAZERS VS. LAKERS
What: No. 8 Portland Trail Blazers Vs. No. 1 Los Angeles Lakers, 5:30 p.m. PT Saturday.
Where: Advent Health Arena, Orlando, Florida.
TV channel: ABC | Local and on Comcast cable (2/702).
Radio: Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM)
How to watch live stream online?: You can watch this match live on ESPN / Watch ESPN apps with your cable or satellite provider login, or you can *watch the game for free with FuboTV (free test option). You can get this game too Hulu + Live (free trial version) or Sling TV (free trial, promotional offers), if you prefer the platforms and their pricing plans.
* For fans in Oregon, FuboTV does not carry ABC in this market. You can change your zip code in the account settings to achieve this. If that does not work, try a trial version of Hulu + Live or Sling TV to watch the game for free.
More ways to view: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast / Xfinity, Spectrum / Charter, Optimum / Altice, Cox, RIGHT.
Game 3 line: Lakers by 7.
Game 2 odds: Lakers (-300) | Blazers (+245) – O / U: NA
INJURY REPORT
Blazers: Guards Damian Lillard (left index finger diselocation) and CJ McCollum (vertebral fracture) are available. Forwards Zach Collins (left ankle Malleolar stress reaction) and Nassir Little (dehydration) are out. Forwards chose Trevor Ariza and Caleb Swanigan for the NBA bubble.
Lakers: Forward LeBron James (bodybuilder) and forward / center Anthony Davis (knee) are likely. Guard Rajon Rondo (thumb surgery) is in doubt. Guard Avery Bradley did not join the team at the bubble.
STRAIGHT AHEAD OF SERIES
Game 4: Monday 6 p.m. PT / 9 pm ET, TNT
Game 5: Wednesday, TBD, TBD
* Game 6: Friday, August 28 TBD, TBD
* Game 7: Sunday, August 30 TBD, TBD
– Aaron Fentress | [email protected] | @AaronJFentress (Twitter), @AaronJFentress (Instagram), @AaronFentress (Facebook).
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