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Apr 16, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) defends during the first half during game one of the 2023 NBA playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Austin Reaves goes full Kobe Bryant to propel Lakers past Grizzlies

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Apr 16, 2023

Los Angeles Lakers starting lineup vs Grizzlies for Game 1

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Apr 16, 2023

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Apr 16, 2023

Lakers’ 3 keys to beating the Grizzlies in the NBA Playoffs

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Apr 15, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 11: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to the Lakers bench during a 108-102 overtime win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in a play-in tournament game at Crypto.com Arena on April 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers-Grizzlies: Who has the advantage in each individual matchup?

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Apr 15, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a Lakers timeout during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on April 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

3 Lakers who are playing for their jobs in the NBA Playoffs

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Apr 15, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 05: Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a rebound during a 125-118 LA Clippers win at Crypto.com Arena on April 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers’ plan to keep Jarred Vanderbilt takes another disaster off the table

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Apr 14, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 18: (R-L) Rob Pelinka and Darvin Ham watch pre-game workouts prior to a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Washington Wizards at Crypto.com Arena on December 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Lakers-Grizzlies series is sad reminder of young star LA fumbled away

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Apr 14, 2023

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 12: Patrick Beverley #21 of the Chicago Bulls argues with referee Kevin Scott #24 during the 2023 Play-In Tournament at the Scotiabank Arena on April 12, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/Getty Images)

Lakers have surprising draft implications to root for in East play-in game

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Apr 14, 2023

Apr 11, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) scores a three poibt basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

NBA gives Lakers huge advantage with first-round playoff schedule

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Apr 13, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 20: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives past Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies during a 122-121 Lakers win at Crypto.com Arena on January 20, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

3 reasons why the Lakers will upset the Grizzlies in the NBA Playoffs

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Apr 13, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 11: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts in the final seconds during a 108-102 overtime Lakers win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in a play-in tournament game at Crypto.com Arena on April 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers playoff schedule 2023: Every playoff game for LA (updated)

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Apr 12, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 11: la32 drives to the basket between Anthony Davis #3, LeBron James #6 and D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half in a play-in tournament game at Crypto.com Arena on April 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Chris Finch unloads bitter excuse for Lakers shutting down Karl-Anthony Towns

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Apr 12, 2023

Austin Reaves, Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Austin Reaves has a massively high ceiling for the Los Angeles Lakers

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Apr 11, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 31: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball while Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends in the first quarter of the game at Target Center on March 31, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Who is missing the play-in? Updated Lakers injury report, Timberwolves injury report

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Apr 11, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a LeBron James #6 basket during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on April 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers starting lineup vs Timberwolves for NBA Play-In Tournament

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Apr 11, 2023

Mar 24, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers’ Austin Reaves quells any concerns about his future in LA

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Apr 10, 2023

DENVER, CO - MARCH 8: A general view of the game ball in a game between the Denver Nuggets and the Chicago Bulls at Ball Arena on March 8, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

What are the overtime rules in NBA Playoffs?

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Apr 10, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 31: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves goes to the basket while LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends in the third quarter of the game at Target Center on March 31, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 123-111. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Lakers get colossal gift from Timberwolves to make play-in much easier

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Apr 10, 2023

Mar 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham talks with Rob Pelinka, Vice President of Operations, prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers’ unsung hero that saved the season is not even in LA anymore

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Apr 10, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 04: Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans' shot is blocked by Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at the Smoothie King Center on February 04, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Lakers get last laugh over Pelicans, earn draft pick back in 2023

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Apr 10, 2023

Apr 4, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) warms up before a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

2 Lakers that will thrive in play-in vs Timberwolves and 1 that will struggle

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Apr 10, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 31: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball while Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends in the first quarter of the game at Target Center on March 31, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Lakers’ play-in matchup vs Timberwolves should concern fans

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Apr 9, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a 128-117 win over the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on April 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Who are the Lakers playing in the play-in? Matchup info, time, TV channel

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Apr 9, 2023

Mar 29, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) chats with Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

3 secret weapons the Lakers have for the NBA Playoffs

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Apr 8, 2023

Apr 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) moves the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig (0) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers clinched massively important playoff seed with win over Suns

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Apr 8, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 05: Anthony Davis #3 and LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers react from the bench during a 125-118 LA Clippers win at Crypto.com Arena on April 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers get dealt unforeseen blow that may completely ruin playoff chances

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Apr 7, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - APRIL 04: Collin Sexton #2 of the Utah Jazz in action during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Vivint Arena on April 04, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Jazz prove that NBA teams have a sad vendetta against the Lakers

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Apr 6, 2023

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