If game 1 can serve as an epic wake-up call, great. Mainly I just want to see the defense pick up where it left off in the first half of game 2 and over stay their welcome. By a long time. Like a few years from now.
1) LeBron needs Luka and Luka needs LeBron. This is all still coming together, so much untapped potential and a lot of talent yet to see coalesce. LeBron needs Luka to be this good going forward. Luka needs LeBron to keep on running the defense like a QB.
2) We need Reaves to hit shots in Minnesota. His offense is going to be key in regaining home court and potentially pushing the Wolves to the brink. He’s still too passive, we need more on the road.
3) Gabe needs to keep hitting shots in Minnesota. 10+ points for he and DFS or we might come back desperate. Can’t leave it all up to the starting five.
4) Now would be a great time for Jaxson Hayes to show some growth and take a step up. You want money? Minutes? Respect? A ring? Those things are earned in the playoffs. Battle. Hard.
5) Don’t lose composure but be physical. Need to come out swinging in game 3, keep ‘em down.