The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a crucial game four against the Memphis Grizzlies in a tightly contested first-round series. Lakers star LeBron James has been the center of attention after Memphis small forward Dillon Brooks called him ‘old.’ Despite this, James remains focused on leading his team to victory (Sports Illustrated).
To do so, the Lakers may need to make some adjustments to their lineup. CBS Sports suggests that they consider a change for game 3. Meanwhile, Silver Screen and Roll provides a preview of the upcoming game, including start time and injury reports.
In game 3, Lakers player Austin Reaves was hit in the face three or four times by the Grizzlies, but he says he’s “used to it” (Bleacher Report). However, there is some good news for the Lakers. They are up in the series and have a chance to extend their lead in game four (CBS Sports).
Recently, former Lakers player Russell Westbrook has been shining with the Clippers after a disastrous stint with the Lakers. He was part of an unsuccessful partnership with the Lakers, and there were many low points, according to CBS Sports.
LeBron James has also been making headlines for his off-court actions. He recently had a confrontation with Dillon Brooks before game three, and he likes to keep things public (Bleacher Report). Furthermore, he called game three the most important of the series (Lakers Nation). In other news, Tesla CEO Elon Musk will be personally paying for James’ Twitter Blue subscription, as well as two others (Lakers Nation).
Looking ahead, the Lakers are already eyeing potential free-agent targets for 2023. However, for now, all their focus is on the upcoming games and securing a win against the Grizzlies (Bleacher Report).
