In the latest Lakers news today, the team is preparing for their Game 4 matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, but they will be without three of their key players due to injury (SI Lakers News). Despite this setback, LeBron James came out strong in Game 3 and led the Lakers to a thrilling victory over Dillon Brooks and the Grizzlies (Bleacher Report). In Game 4, James will be looking to continue his dominance and secure the series lead.
Meanwhile, former Laker D’Angelo Russell has been turning heads with his performance for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lakers assistant coach Darvin Ham even praised Russell for his recent scoring outburst (Lakers Nation). This comes as the Lakers look to solidify their roster heading into the postseason.
For rookie Austin Reaves, playing in the postseason with the Lakers is a dream come true, and receiving MVP chants from the Staples Center crowd has been an incredible experience (Lakers Nation). The team will be relying on Reaves and other role players to step up in Game 4 and help secure the series lead.
However, it seems that not all of the Grizzlies players are taking their loss to the Lakers in Game 4 well. Both Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant declined to speak to the media following the game (Lakers Nation). This could hint at a level of frustration and desperation on their team, which the Lakers will need to be aware of in the upcoming games.
As for star player Anthony Davis, he has been dealing with a hip issue for over a week but has assured fans that he will be fine for Game 4 (Lakers Nation). His health will be crucial for the Lakers as they look to build on their series lead and make a deep playoff run.
Overall, the Lakers have their work cut out for them as they face off against the determined Grizzlies team. But with the leadership of LeBron James and the support of role players like Reaves, they are well-positioned to come out on top (CBS Sports).
