Bill Plaschke: LeBron James and Anthony Davis face a harsh reality after Lakers’ Game 2 loss
SAN FRANCISCO — It was a reality check swatted across the mouth. It was an equalizer pounded into the ribs. It was precisely what is printed on those silly shirts worn by the screaming locals. It was Gold Blooded. News flash! The Golden State Warriors aren’t going to go down easy. News flash! The Lakers are going to make this really hard. Handed a literally golden opportunity to severely ...
by Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times
May 05, 2023
3 minutes
SAN FRANCISCO — It was a reality check swatted across the mouth.
It was an equalizer pounded into the ribs.
It was precisely what is printed on those silly shirts worn by the screaming locals.
It was Gold Blooded.
News flash! The Golden State Warriors aren’t going to go down easy.
News flash! The Lakers are going to make this really hard.
Handed a literally golden opportunity to severely damage the defending NBA champions in the Western Conference semifinals Thursday, the Lakers squandered a 1-0 series lead after coming face-to-face with the heart of, well, a
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