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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Austin Reaves, the Lakers' second-year guard from tiny Newark, Ark., screamed, "I'm him," at the Lakers bench in the fourth quarter, his play 100 miles from his hometown pushing the Lakers to a 128-112 victory in Game 1 in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

The second-year guard put on a show to help lead L.A. to a stunning Game 1 win in Memphis.

Austin Reaves can be a big X factor against the Grizzlies in the playoffs by taking care of these three keys.

While the Lakers respect the Grizzlies, their first-round playoff opponent, Anthony Davis says they don't see themselves as underdogs.

Guard D'Angelo Russell can boost the Lakers' chances in the playoffs versus the Grizzlies by taking care of these three things.

Here is how Anthony Davis can help lead the Lakers to victory in their playoff series versus the Grizzlies.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — LeBron James should be excited to be back in the playoffs, the misery of watching from home a year ago erased by the buzz surrounding the Lakers’ first-round series with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Adrian Wojnarowski on former Lakers coach Frank Vogel: “I’m told he was very impressive to the people in Houston. He’s going to be brought back again.” #Rockets

The first round is going to be epic.