The Angelenos opened the first round with a creditable victory (112-128) against the Grizzlies
Ja Morant was injured on the night of two supporting actors: Hachimura (29) and Reaves (23)
Rui Hachimura and austin reaves were the unexpected heroes in a creditable victory (112-128) Over the Memphis Grizzlies who also lost their star due to injury, Ja Morant.
The Explosive Memphis Base he hurt his right hand after a nasty fall when there were 5.48 left in the last quarter and he did not return to the field for the rest of the match. These reborn lakerswho have reached the playoffs as seventh in the West after their disastrous start (2-10), they signed a great collective performance with two fantastic recitals by Hachimura (29 points with a 5 of 6 in triples) and Reaves (23 points).
It also sealed an excellent afternoon Anthony Davisgiant under the hoops with 22 points, 12 rebounds and 7 blocks, while Lebron James contributed 21 points and 11 rebounds. The Lakers thus snatched the home court factor from some Grizzlies who were the best team at home in the regular season (35-6).
Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 31 points, Desmond Bane got 22 points and Morant added 18 points before getting injured. The Spanish Santi Aldamawhich in some sections defended Davisgot 8 points and 6 rebounds against a Grizzlies that were unsuccessful in the triple (13 of 36) and inferior to the Angelenos in the rebound (40 for 53).