Lakers player grades: L.A. outlasts the Grizzlies in overtime The Lakers earned a 3-1 series lead over the Grizzlies the old-fashioned way with a hard-fought 117-111 overtime win. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 25, 2023
SI:AM | The Grizz Need to Walk the Walk in Game 4 They’ve done plenty of talking. Sports Illustrated · Apr 24, 2023
Grizzlies Should Be Embarrassed After Game 3, But They’re Not Done From a nine-point first quarter to Dillon Brooks’s ejection, Memphis miserably failed to back up its constant trash talk in a 111–101 loss to the Lakers. Sports Illustrated · Apr 23, 2023
NBA Playoffs: Dillon Brooks ejected for blow to LeBron James as Los Angeles Lakers beat Memphis Grizzlies to take 2-1 lead Los Angeles Lakers took a 2-1 lead over Memphis Grizzlies with a 111-101 victory on Saturday in the third match of their playoff series in the Western Conference. The Times of India · Apr 23, 2023
Lakers player grades: L.A. regains control against the Grizzlies with Game 3 win The Lakers made another big statement to the Grizzlies in Game 3, taking a huge early lead and coasting to a 111-101 win. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 23, 2023
‘Ready to play’: LeBron James deflects Dillon Brooks trash talk ahead of Game 3 LOS ANGELES — Even at 38 years old, with 20 seasons of mileage on his legs, LeBron James is still plenty agile. Los Angeles Times · Apr 21, 2023
Rui Hachimura is proving his worth to the Lakers in the playoffs Rui Hachimura, whom the Lakers traded for in January, is playing at the top of his game at a time they really need him to. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2023
Dylan Hernandez: Inconsistency still a major problem for the Lakers in Game 2 loss to Grizzlies MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The opening game of this series showed what the Lakers could be. The second revealed what they are. Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2023
Lakers player grades: L.A. loses Game 2 to Ja Morant-less Grizzlies After an impressive Game 1 win, the Lakers got outworked and outhustled by the Grizzlies in Game 2 on Wednesday. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2023
Dylan Hernández: Rui Hachimura takes advice to heart, plays big in Lakers' Game 1 win over Grizzlies MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On the short walk from the interview room at FedExForum to the visiting locker room, Rui Hachimura reviewed his mental catalog of career highlights. Los Angeles Times · Apr 17, 2023
Hachimura: Lakers have made him ‘very confident and comfortable’ Lakers forward Rui Hachimura seems to be loving the environment the team has created for him. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2023
Lakers Flip the Script on Hobbled Grizzlies Los Angeles looked like a young, hungry team in Sunday’s Game 1 while Memphis’s injury-plagued roster was undone by the Lakers’ lesser known role players. Sports Illustrated · Apr 17, 2023
NBA Twitter reacts to Lakers’ impressive Game 1 win over the Grizzlies Fans and observers on Twitter gave the Lakers plenty of flowers after their 128-112 win over the Grizzlies in Game 1 on Sunday. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2023
Austin Reaves helps spark Lakers' win over Grizzlies in series opener MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Austin Reaves, the Lakers' second-year guard from tiny Newark, Ark., screamed, "I'm him," at the Lakers bench in the fourth quarter, his play 100 miles from his hometown pushing the Lakers to a 128-112 victory in Game 1 in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023
Sports Illustrated · Apr 16, 2023 Austin Reaves’s ‘I’m Him’ Heroics Carry Lakers Late in Game 1 Win Over Grizzlies The second-year guard put on a show to help lead L.A. to a stunning Game 1 win in Memphis.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2023 Lakers player grades: L.A. makes impressive statement in Game 1 vs. Grizzlies The Lakers came out on Sunday and sent a message to the Grizzlies by downing them 128-112 in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 14, 2023 Magic Johnson on what the Lakers need to do to beat the Grizzlies Magic Johnson gave his keys to his Lakers defeating the Grizzlies in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
The Times of India · Apr 12, 2023 LA Lakers grab Western Conference playoff spot with win over Minnesota Timberwolves Los Angeles Lakers defeated visitors Minnesota Timbervolves in a close 108-102 overtime victory in their play-in game on Tuesday to confirm themselves as the No. 7 seed and grab the playoff spot in the Western Conference.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 8, 2023 Lakers player grades: L.A. wins 42nd game despite lackluster play The Lakers didn't exactly play up to their standards on Friday, but they still mustered a double-digit win over a depleted Suns squad.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 5, 2023 Lakers player grades: L.A. survives in overtime against the Jazz The Lakers made it four wins in a row with a close win over the Jazz thanks to a clutch performance from LeBron James.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 3, 2023 Lakers player grades: L.A. dominates the Rockets behind Anthony Davis The Lakers had their way with the Rockets on Sunday en route to their 40th victory of the season.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2023 Lakers player grades: L.A. finally gets over .500 with win over Timberwolves The Lakers' recent surge continued on Friday with an impressive 123-111 win over the Timberwolves.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 31, 2023 Chris Mannix: LeBron James, Lakers are going to the NBA Finals this year Count Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix as one of many who think the Lakers can or will reach the NBA Finals this year.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 30, 2023 LeBron, Lakers Are Going to the NBA Finals. Yes, You Read That Right. Mark your calendars, people. Make travel plans. Pack your sunscreen. The Lakers will indeed be playing during the first week of June.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 30, 2023 Lakers player grades: L.A. evens season series with Chicago in easy win The Lakers got back on track Wednesday with a convincing road win over the Bulls.