Pistons hold off Cavs to take 2-0 NBA series lead
Pistons hold off Cavaliers 107-97 to lead series 2-0
Ric Flair criticized Luka Doncic for missing Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals due to injury. He later expressed support for LeBron James ahead of Game 2, confident in his ability to lead the Lakers to victory.
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Ric Flair made headlines following his X post on Tuesday. The WWE legend fired a shot at Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic for not suiting up in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals.
The Slovenian star has been sidelined since April 2. He continues to recover from a Grade 2 hamstring strain and still has no clear timeline. Flair voiced his frustration and said he hopes Lakers owner Jeanie Buss would trade him next year.
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He made another post of Thursday, just hours before Game 2. The 16-time WWE champion sent a message of support to LeBron James. He expressed confidence in the superstar forward leading the team to victory.
“With Or Without Luka Doncic, I’m So Confident That LeBron James Will Prevail Tonight! You Can Sit On The Sidelines Or Be In The Game. WOOOOO!” Flair wrote.
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Los Angeles 108-90 in Game 1. James recorded a game-high 27 points on 12-for-17 shooting, along with four rebounds and six assists.
However, Austin Reaves struggled, converting only three of his 16 field goal attempts. Rui Hachimura, and each scored in double-figures, but they couldn’t defeat the defending champions. , and company flexed their might against the No. 4-seeded team.
Ric Flair criticized Luka Doncic for not playing in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals, expressing frustration over his absence due to injury.
Luka Doncic is recovering from a Grade 2 hamstring strain, which has sidelined him since April 2.
Ric Flair expressed confidence in LeBron James leading the Lakers to victory in Game 2, stating he believes James will prevail regardless of Doncic's absence.
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Game 2 is set for Thursday at 9:30 p.m. ET. The Lakers must win to avoid a 0-2 series deficit, which would boost their chances of pulling off an upset.