The Los Angeles Lakers, predicted as a failure at the beginning of the season, have surprised the NBA world. The media and the fans doubted the franchise to qualify for the NBA playoffs this season and were sure about the Lakers’ inability to contend. Cut to now, LeBron James and the LA Lakers are just 4 wins away from an NBA finals trip.

After blowing out Stephen Curry and his Golden State Warriors 122-101, Lakers center Anthony Davis made a big assertion after the game. It is the time to unveil what the Lakers’ big man said in his post-game interview.

Anthony Davis aims to add a ring to the Lakers’ record

In his post-game interview, Davis talks about the LA Lakers’ rise in the season. Anthony said,?“We want to shock the world”. Davis emphasized the team’s journey at the beginning when they were down 2-10 in the regular season.

The addition of new pieces near the trade deadline made the team better and everybody in the Lakers locker room is motivated and hungry to win an NBA championship. Davis has been criticized a lot by his critics for his inconsistencies on the court and not stepping up at crucial moments. However, Davis clapped back at them, by scoring 17 points and securing 20 boards while blocking 2 shots in a must-win game 6.

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry gave props to the Lakers team. Steph Curry, in his post-game conference, explains his thoughts. Curry spoke that he is shell-shocked because of his team’s elimination by the Lakers. However, he’s proud of his teammates and the way they competed in the playoffs.

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The LA Lakers advance to the conference finals

The Lakers outplayed the Warriors in a must-win game 6 to advance to the western conference finals. LA’s LeBron James shone in game 6 scoring 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists concealing Stephen Curry’s 32-point performance.

Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell complimented their leader by putting up 23 and 19 points respectively. Anthony Davis maintained the defensive pressure on the Warriors by grabbing 20 rebounds and blocking 2 shots. The Lakers will now face the top-seeded Denver Nuggets led by their superstar Nikola Jokic.

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Do you think, Lebron James and the Lakers could stop the mighty Nuggets in the west? Who do you think will come out on top in the western conference? Let us know your pick in the comments!