It's probably gonna come down to officiating. Something as simple as, say, Schroeder getting into the lane and getting a bump on a missed runner can have two vastly different results:
1. Whistle blows, and Schroeder hits a pair of free throws... Lakers able to set up half court defense
2. Refs let 'em play on (playoff basketball, right?) Dubs rebound and outlet pass, Lakers transition defense is scrambling, Goldy gets a layup or open corner three on the other end... You get the idea.
What memo do the officials get before they hit the court tonight?
No, but they haven't faced the Warriors in a must win elimination game like this.
I expect the splash bros to go off! Step Curry doesn't want his season to end and will play with maximum effort! Klay Thompson had a shit game last game and he should bounce back in this game tonight as well.
AD is a bitch and bumped his head also. He could play soft and be looking for the wheel chair and an out again.