Everything you need to know to bet on the 2023 NBA Western Conference Finals
Two-time league MVP Nikola Jokic continues to drive things for Denver. Jokic dominated the first two rounds of the playoffs, becoming the first player in NBA history to average at least 30.7 points, 12.8 rebounds and 9.7 assists in the postseason. He averaged a triple-double last series against Phoenix, putting up 34.5 points, 13.2 rebounds and 10.3 assists per game.
Look for Jokic to use his strength advantage to control the post against Davis, opening up lanes for easy layups. Jokic is also an elite shooter, hitting 61 per cent of his mid-range shots and 38 per cent of his three-point shots during the regular season.Article content Porter shot 41 per cent from three-point range during the regular season, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see him consistently drain five or six threes per game in this series.L.A. knocked off the defending champions, Golden State, in six games to set up a matchup against Denver in the. The Lakers bounced the Nuggets in five games in 2020, en route to winning the franchise’s last NBA title.
Outside of James, the most important piece for L.A. is Anthony Davis and how he handles the matchup against Jokic.
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