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Western Conference Finals Preview: Nuggets vs. Lakers

By Rex Foster

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers tries to drive past Torrey Craig #3 of the Denver Nuggets during the second half at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 10, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers tries to drive past Torrey Craig #3 of the Denver Nuggets during the second half at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 10, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images) /
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 20: LeBron James #23, Kyle Kuzma #0 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers huddle during the first half in game two of the first round of the NBA playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 20, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 20: LeBron James #23, Kyle Kuzma #0 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers huddle during the first half in game two of the first round of the NBA playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 20, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images) /

Who will be LA’s third option?

There is a similarity between Denver and Los Angeles, as neither have a go-to player that’s third in their pecking order. As long as Denver puts the necessary pressure on both Davis and James, the Lakers will be forced to find a consistent scoring option this series.

Anthony Davis (27.6 points per game in the playoffs) and LeBron James (26.6 points per game in the playoffs) are obviously the two most reliable scorers for the Lakers. Kyle Kuzma (11 PPG) has been a common choice as their third option but battles issues with both his consistency and defensive meltdowns.

Rajon Rondo (10.6 points and 7.0 assists per game this postseason) came back to LA’s rotation last week after suffering a fractured thumb and was a key contributor against the Houston Rockets. Danny Green (38.5% from shooting from 3 this postseason) found his shooting touch last series as well.

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