Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a rocky start to their playoffs, as they suffer injuries to key players Ja Morant and Anthony Davis. Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies’ guard and All-Star player, injured his hand during the first game of the series, and his availability for Game 2 is still uncertain (Lakers Daily).
Meanwhile, Davis is dealing with a shoulder stinger, but he is still expected to play (Sports Illustrated).
The Lakers lost Game 2 to the Grizzlies, and Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell is feeling the pressure to bounce back after a poor shooting night (Lakers Nation). Fans and analysts on NBA Twitter are also pointing out the lackluster performance of some Lakers players, comparing them to past mediocre Lakers players Kwame Brown and Smush Parker (Yahoo Sports).
In the absence of Morant, the Grizzlies will rely on backup players to step up and help them win against the defending champions (ClutchPoints).
As for LeBron James, he expressed confidence in Austin Reaves, a newcomer to the Lakers team, after their first practice together (Lakers Nation).
As the playoffs continue, the Lakers will need to regain their footing and come together as a team to defend their championship title.