The Lakers were listless during a Game 2 loss to the Grizzlies in the first round, and they don’t want to settle for splitting two games against the ever-dangerous Warriors.
SAN FRANCISCO — Anthony Davis and the Lakers were right here, standing in the same position a little more than two weeks ago in Memphis after seizing Game 1 of their first-round playoff series with a late-game surge. Davis said Wednesday they hope to avoid a repeat of what happened next.
“Being greedy, not being complacent, not being satisfied,” Davis said of the keys to the Lakers’ success for Game 2 at Chase Center. “We know this team can win four straight if they have to. We’ve seen it. We’ve got to be even more locked in on the defensive end knowing that they’re going to come out trying not to go down 0-2, obviously, going back to L.A.
Defensively, Davis was in constant motion. He had to stay back and protect the rim from Kevon Looney, who had 10 points and a career-high 23 rebounds , and Draymond Green, who had six points and seven assists. Davis also had to jump out to the perimeter, too. “You have to have a next-play mentality and be ready to give multiple efforts on the defensive side of the ball continuously throughout a 48-minute game or however long it takes to win the game,” Ham said. “So, they understand, and he’s right at the top of the list where he doesn’t get discouraged. He just moves on from one play to the next and that’s the type of mentality you have to have.
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