NBA playoffs: Davis, James deliver as Lakers top Warriors in Game 1

Anthony Davis had 30 points, 23 rebounds, and five assists, LeBron James added 22 points and 11 rebounds dueling with Stephen Curry in their latest postseason showdown

ROAD WIN: D'Angelo Russell of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Gary Payton II of the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter in game one of the Western Conference semi-final playoffs at Chase Center in San Francisco. Pic: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

LeBron James no longer has to do it all against Stephen Curry on the big stage, not even close. Anthony Davis plugs the middle and takes away the easy chances inside. Dennis Schröder has the energy to help chase No 30 all over the court. D’Angelo Russell can hit a big shot with a hand in his face.

That’s the thing about these new-look Lakers — they take so much pressure off the game’s all-time scoring leader and LeBron believes in them, even with the defending champions on a 14-0 run with their home crowd rocking.