The Lakers' history against the Nuggets has no bearing on their first-round playoff matchup, LeBron James said Thursday.
Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09.in the Western Conference finals en route to the championship in 2023 and the Lakers beat the Nuggets in the conference finals on their way to the title in 2020,"I think you're putting a little bit too much emphasis on it," James said after practice Thursday when asked about the rematch factor for the two teams.
Russell averaged 6.3 points on 32% shooting and 3.5 assists in the series and lost his starting role in Game 4. "The same as it was against New Orleans," Russell said."Same s---. There's no extra preparation for me. Been preparing all year for whoever we would see in the postseason. Obviously, y'all make it a Denver-D-Lo thing, but I'm ready to compete."
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