2023-04-16 22:04:00
The Lakers mightn’t have asked for a better start. After successfully securing their ticket in the play-in once morest Minnesota earlier this week, the Californians continued their momentum. And they regained the advantage of the field in the first game of their first round of the playoffs by winning on the floor of Memphis (112-128), which saw Ja Morant injured in the last quarter. And if LeBron James and Anthony Davis were there, this success also bears the mark of Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves. And the Angelinos collective.
If D’Angelo Russell was valuable (19 pts, 7 wt) for long quarters, Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves clearly changed the situation. Devilishly effective from afar (5 of 6 from three points), the Japanese signed a high-flying performance to finish with 29 points and 6 rebounds. And Austin Reaves was no exception. Just as well in shots as in the pass (4), the rear and new darling of the Lakers released the big game in the last quarter by scoring 14 of his 23 points. Lieutenants of choice therefore for the Lakers.
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Contrary to what they have often experienced for many long months this season, LeBron James, author of 21 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists, and Anthony Davis, imperial in defense with 7 blocks and 3 interceptions to complete his 22 points and 12 rebounds, did not lack reinforcements and were able to revel in a real collective to go and recover this advantage of the field so precious during the playoffs. And that changes a lot of things.
Authors of a solid start to the match (27-32, 12th), the Californians thus perfectly managed this meeting without ever panicking, even when Memphis took the lead. And they were able to give a boost at the right time in the last quarter to afford a quiet end to the game.
If Jaren Jackson Jr (31 pts) and Desmond Bane (22 pts) have long left Memphis alive, the turning point of the meeting finally took place at the heart of the last act. While the Lakers passed a 10-0 to the Grizzlies, the latter also saw Ja Morant injured by falling badly during a penetration. The Memphis star, who finished with 18 points and 6 rebounds, flipped his fingers. And might not play the last six minutes of the meeting, where his team tried to come back in vain. In Tennessee, fans are now eagerly awaiting news of the severity of his injury. Because if Memphis has already shown great things this season without him, the future of this series might well depend on the state of his fingers.
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