Lakers' LeBron James Hypes Jokic, Nuggets vs. SGA, Thunder NBA Playoffs Game 7
LeBron James is all in for a high-stakes Sunday sports doubleheader.
The NBA icon shared his excitement on social media ahead of two massive Game 7s — starting with Nikola Jokic and the defending champion Denver Nuggets clashing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.
Over on the ice, the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs are set to settle their heated playoff series in a win-or-go-home showdown.
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Two sports. Two Game 7s. One epic day.
The Nuggets will look to complete their comeback from a 3-2 series deficit after staying alive with a gritty Game 6 win on Thursday. The winner from Sunday will punch their ticket to a Western Conference Finals matchup against Anthony Edwards and the surging Minnesota Timberwolves.
Meanwhile, on the ice, Sam Reinhart and the Florida Panthers face off against Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs in a do-or-die Game 7. Florida clawed back from a 2-0 hole to win three straight in the series, but Toronto responded with a Game 6 road win to even things up.
The winner will meet Seth Jarvis and the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals.
As for LeBron James, he’s watching the postseason unfold from home after his Lakers were bounced by the Timberwolves in the first round, 4-1.
