LeBron James has discussed LA’s triumph against the Pelicans and his impressive 17 assists to conclude the regular season. In a quite exceptional circumstance, the Lakers will once again confront the Pelicans in the Play-In Tournament, following their triumph over them with a score of 124-108 on the Pelicans’ home floor last Sunday.

James cautioned reporters against being overly euphoric after a single victory, emphasizing the need to maintain focus and prepare for future games. “Tonight, we displayed a commendable performance in our game. However, there are areas where we can further improve and valuable lessons we can learn from this experience.” However, ultimately, the game scheduled for Tuesday represents a fresh opportunity for us.

James compares playing two games in New Orleans within a short period of time to the feeling of playing Game 1 and Game 2 in a playoff series.

“If we are victorious in the initial game, the opposing team will have several days to dwell on the sensation of defeat, retaining the bitter taste of failure. Consequently, they will be highly prepared to face us, and it is imperative that we approach the subsequent game with the same level of urgency and determination as we did in the previous one,” he stated.

LeBron concluded his 21st regular season on a positive note, accumulating 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 17 assists. He elaborated on the importance of being prepared to assume any position that arises on the court during any particular evening.

“My main goal is to achieve victory, so I am willing to adapt my playing style based on the game’s requirements. Whether it calls for a more аggressive approach, focusing on long-range attacks, or taking on a defensive role, I am prepared to fulfill any necessary role.” “I am a versatile individual, capable of handling various tasks and responsibilities without any specific plan or predetermined outcome,” LeBron remarked.

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LeBron, who is nearly 40 years old, said that he is currently experiencing a higher level of physical well-being compared to the end of last season.

“Currently, in my professional journey, I have the ability to participate in more than 70 games and be present for my teammates.” I believe that just a small number of them, specifically a few, were due to аccident or diseаse, such as being sick. This fact is quite remarkable.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers successfully restricted New Orleans Pelicans’ forward Zion Williamson to a total of 12 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists.

“He possesses exceptional strength and skill, making it exceedingly difficult to prevent him from achieving his goals.” Therefore, endeavor to maintain physical contact with him, and strive to create a challenging situation for him. However, he is an exceptional player, which means that the most advantageous aspect is that I have assistance behind me and constant communication during the game.

The Lakers and Pelicans will compete in a basketball game at 7:30PM Eastern Time on TNT on Tuesday, April 16th.