May 25, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during the second half in game two of the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Things were smooth sailing. The Los Angeles Lakers were up 2-1 in the series, the mismatch for the Phoenix Suns was very obvious and I went out on a limb and declared the series as over. What I was not expecting at the time was Anthony Davis hurting his groin and getting removed from Game 4.