Los Angeles Lakers: 3 bold predictions for series vs. Phoenix Suns
By Jason Reed
2. Anthony Davis averages 30 points and 10 rebounds per game in the series
Anthony Davis looked terrible in the first half of the play-in game against the Golden State Warriors. However, Davis turned it around at the half and started playing more near the rim as the team’s five, which is where he is at his best.
Davis had a strong second half and that is going to serve as a precursor for this series. Deandre Ayton is certainly talented but he is going to get abused by Davis in this playoff series. He is young and is not going to be able to keep up.
Just look at the last game between these two teams in the regular season. While LeBron was not playing, Davis dropped 41 on the Suns in route to the victory. LeBron playing might slow down Davis some in terms of overall scoring, but he will still definitely get his.
Davis had a historic postseason for the Los Angeles Lakers last season and when everything is going right he is one of the toughest players in the league to stop. The Suns are such a feel-good story but they do not have what it takes to stop Davis.
30 and 10 for AD in the first round and that might be a conservative guess.