The Los Angeles Lakers are not intensifying the atmosphere on the eve of their big game against Phoenix. Instead, Monday’s practice was simply business as usual at the Lakers’ practice facility. The timing of the practice, just ahead of the Lakers’ game against Phoenix in the NBA’s in-season tournament, represented an opportunity ahead of high-pressure basketball.
Lakers forward Anthony Davis emphasized that the team is not placing excess stress or pressure on themselves for the game and prefers to treat it as just another regular game. While they aspire to win the tournament, they are not treating the upcoming game as a make-or-break one. The Lakers are focused on celebrating the NBA championships that really matter. However, the team has displayed unwavering purpose and intensity during the tournament games in line with the league’s hopes.
With the Lakers maintaining their undefeated status in the tournament, the competition is intensifying. The upcoming game against the Phoenix Suns, who will be facing a different lineup with star guard Devin Booker playing for the first time this season, represents an intense battle. The Lakers find themselves with added strength, as recent offseason acquisitions are finally getting a chance to shine. Demanding decisions await coach Darvin Ham as the short-handed team is performing well, creating exciting lineup challenges.
As the Lakers face the Suns, the winner will be one step closer to the inaugural NBA Cup title and a $500,000 cash prize for each player. The intensified energy of the tournament is palpable, and the Lakers are eager to secure a win. Sign up for our weekly newsletter on all things Lakers to stay updated on the latest news related to the team. This story originally appeared in theLos Angeles Times.
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