With the Golden State Warriors on the outside of the Orlando Bubble, Warriors Wire is highlighting former members of the Dubs at Disney World. The list of ex-Warriors in the Bubble has shrunk to four with the league progressing to the second round of the playoffs.
On Friday, a former two-time champion with the Warriors suited up with LeBron James in the Los Angeles Lakers starting lineup. JaVale McGee drew the start against the Houston Rockets in game one of their Western Conference Playoff series. McGee tallied four points on 2-of-2 shooting from the field with three rebounds, an assist and a block in 13 minutes.
Anthony Davis led the Lakers with a double-double performance. The Kentucky Wildcats product notched 25 points on 10-of-16 shooting from the field with 14 rebounds, three steals, three blocks and an assist.
However, Davis’ numbers weren’t enough to slow down the Rockets high powered backcourt. James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Eric Gordon all registered 23 or more points to lead the Rockets over the Lakers, 112-97.
Via @BulletClubIta on Twitter:
Lucky tip for JaVale McGee. #LakeShow x #OneMission#WholeNewGame #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/rDrVDrlhg8
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubIta) September 5, 2020
McGee’s most memorable highlight from game one came from the bench. After James threw down an emphatic dunk over Westbrook in the first quarter, McGee was stunned with a hilarious reaction on the sideline.
Via @JeffEisenband on Twitter:
LeBron bodied Russ and left JaVale McGee motionless. pic.twitter.com/olmkwzOAqE
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) September 5, 2020
Via @iamvega1982 on Twitter:
JaVale McGee pic.twitter.com/UWnyexJmY9
— Vega (@iamvega1982) September 5, 2020
James finished the game with 20 points on 7-of-15 shooting from the field with eight rebounds, seven assists and two blocks in 37 minutes.
McGee and the Lakers will lace up for game two against the Rockets on Sunday at 5:30 P.M. PT.
