Original title: Before the decisive game, the Lakers will bring injuries to Davis to treat his left knee urgently: the end of the world will also play the fourth game
In the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs, the fourth game between the Lakers and the Suns in the Western Conference was played at Staples, and Anthony Davis was injured, and he said in an interview with Kyle Gunn after training today that no matter what happens, he will play in the fourth game to help the Lakers beat off the Suns and hold the home court to win the game.
"Is it possible that I won't play tomorrow? No! Tomorrow I will fight. Davis assured reporter Kyle Gunn that even the end of the world would play Game 4.
Davis injured his left knee during a defensive block in Game 3, when coach Vogel communicated with the team doctor and asked him to stay in the game, and the team doctor said it was safe to continue playing. After training today, Davis said he would see how his left knee feels, but it won't affect the fourth game. The Lakers team doctor is still treating Davis today, hoping to make him feel more comfortable in Game 4 and not affect his performance in the game too much.
"I just need to do some therapy and rehabilitation." Davis continued, "In the fourth game I will give my all and do everything possible to help the team win the game. The Lakers can't win without Davis, who lost to the Suns in the first game and performed badly, shooting only 31.3% from 13 points, and Davis cut 34 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists respectively after adjusting in the second game, and 34 points and 11 rebounds in the third game, becoming the primary contributor to the Lakers' win.
Although the Lakers are leading 2-1, the fourth game of the series is the key battle, the Lakers must win this home game, once the Suns chase the score to 2-2, the fifth game at the Suns home court will be a tougher game. "Game four is the most crucial game of the series, we have to win and we have to keep our home turf. I know the Suns will do their best, and they're going to play this game with a sense of desperation. "Davis knows very well that Game 4 directly determines the final course of the series.
Pope, another important player on the Lakers, also twisted his left ankle, and it is unknown whether he will be able to play Game 4 on the daily watch list. "The situation of KCP is still unclear, and whether we can play the fourth game tomorrow depends on the situation. If he can't get into bed, my job is to get him done. Matthews said after training.
With the big battle just around the corner, both Lakers starters are injured, and Game 4 could be a tough game for them despite playing at home.