Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
As the Cavs embark on a new era of postseason basketball without LeBron they do so knowing his shadow is always there. While they respect all his accomplishments — they’re ready to write a few new chapters of their own for Cleveland. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:19 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
The Draymond Stomp overshadowed the real reason GSW blew Game 2 — 33 mins from Poole/DDV/Kuminga, 1-7 FG, 3 TO.
I led my 3/16 pod w/ this topic: GSW’s front office failed Curry. It’s just a fact. If this were LeBron, it would be First Take’s #1 topic. apple.news/Au647kcj1SmWzU… – 11:45 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
New @FanSided/@The_Step_Back: Observations, trends and questions from the first weekend of the NBA playoffs:
– Playoff Kawhi
– Heat upset over Bucks
– LeBron has help
– Warriors concerns
– Malik Monk
– Injuries to Giannis, Morant and Herro fansided.com/2023/04/17/kaw… – 1:53 PM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“I’ve never seen a LeBron James road playoff game where he had almost no impact offensively in the fourth quarter. … This is just remarkable that they could get away with a road win like this.”
—@WindhorstESPN pic.twitter.com/ff2149tNBN – 10:43 AM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
new @ringer: 11 thoughts/questions/observations from opening weekend of the nba playoffs…
—giannis/ja injuries
—sacramento’s absurd pace
—cleveland’s gaping hole
—brooklyn’s defensive gamble
—lebron’s age/health/passivity
—KAWHI LEONARD
—lots more! theringer.com/nba/2023/4/17/… – 10:16 AM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
After rehabbing for 2 1/2 weeks, Julius Randle’s poised, productive return in Cleveland cauldron was underplayed in media. That’s what happens when you blow off media in days leading to G1. If LeBron returned & grabbed that offensive board, Lakers media would still be swooning. – 9:57 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
It didn’t seem like LeBron played that well yesterday. AD, Rui & Reaves were all excellent.
LBJ finished with 21-11-5-2-3
20-10-5-2-3 playoff games, Age 34+, NBA History:
MJ in ‘97 at age 34
Kareem in ‘82 at age 35
LeBron yesterday at age 38 – 8:49 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: After Rui & Reaves outscored him & AD, LeBron James stated the obvious after Game 1 in Memphis – “Our supporting cast won us the game” bit.ly/3oeVmmC – 10:59 PM
The Vertical @Balldontlie
Jimmy Butler is in good company recording his 10th 35+ point playoff game for the Heat.
Others with the most 35+ point games in Miami’s playoff history Dwyane Wade: 14 games LeBron James: 9 games pic.twitter.com/6vtaHYS3Qp – 8:37 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
This is the third time that Jimmy Butler has had 35 points, 10 assists and five rebounds in a playoff game.
Only LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West and Russell Westbrook have done it more. – 8:05 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
LeBron James credits Frank Vogel for Austin Reaves development for “throwing him into the fire and letting him learn on the fly.” – 6:57 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
LeBron James on Austin Reaves: “I’ve been around the game long enough to know great basketball IQ players, and I know the type of players that fit with my game, and I knew Austin would be that right away.” pic.twitter.com/bsICpUZdsy – 6:50 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
LeBron talked after the game about trusting D.Lo, Reaves and Rui down the stretch of the game while they were rolling. “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” On one level, it’s good leadership. But there’s also a practical element in play: LeBron gets to conserve energy for later. AK – 6:39 PM
The Vertical @Balldontlie
Hachimura (29), Reaves (23), AD (22) and LeBron (21) all posted 20+ points 🤝
1988 was the last time the Lakers had 4 20-point scorers in a playoff game Magic, Kareem, Worthy and Scott. pic.twitter.com/ceHbxaqWbT – 6:33 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron on Reaves: “I knew from the first practice that he wasn’t going to be a two-way for long … I’ve been around the game long enough to know great basketball IQ players … and the (guys) that fit with me.”
He also credited Frank Vogel for putting him on the court last year. – 6:30 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron on Austin Reaves: “I’m extremely happy for him — and I want him to do it again.” – 6:30 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron has recounted at least 10 different possessions from this game in detail during his postage press conference. His basketball memory remains remarkable. – 6:28 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
LeBron just recorded his 89th playoff game of 20 pts, 10 rebs, 5 asts. Comparison:
MJ: 13
Kobe: 6 – 6:12 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I just continue to be so impressed with this Lakers team. I didn’t think the deadline deals made them true contenders. I thought they’d fall out of the play-in when LeBron got hurt. They prove me wrong every time they step on the court. Such a fun, likable team. – 6:00 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Austin Reaves deflected when asked about his huge individual crunch time run: “When you got guys like LeBron and AD, it makes things easier.”
Later he added: “You dream about being on a stage like this with the best players in the world. I got hot late, and had fun.” – 5:55 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
LeBron James didn’t have his best game, and the Grizzlies still lost by double digits. On one hand, Rui Hachimura might not make 5 of 6 3s in a game again this series, but that’s still a concerning sign. – 5:49 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Rui Hachimura 29, Austin Reaves 23, AD 22 and Bron 21 as Lakers take Game 1 128-112 over Memphis.
First time since 5/15/88 that Lakers have four 20point scorers in a playoff game
That game was Worthy, Magic, Kareem and Byron Scott – 5:41 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
LeBron James three wins away from becoming the player with the most playoff series won in NBA history. – 5:35 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers walk into Memphis and grab Game 1, 128-112…Incredibly impressive perfomance
Rui (29pts 6rebs) & Reaves (23pts) win the game. AD 7 block shots along with 22pts 12rebs & 3stls. Bron 21pts 11rebs 3bkls & 2stls. DLo 19pts 7ast
Gm 2 on Wed, why not come back to Crypto 2-0 – 5:35 PM
Jimmy Spencer @JimmySpencer
Rui Hachimura!!!
Austin Reaves!!!
Bron and AD on the road winning by 16 to kick it off. Playoff Bron knows how to win. Don’t forget. – 5:34 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers with a statement win in Game 1, 128-112, to steal home court from the Grizzlies. Hachimura 29p on 11-of-14 6r; Reaves 23p on 8-of-13 4a; AD 22p 12r 7b; LeBron 21p 11r 5a; D-Lo 19p 7a.
Game 2 on Wednesday. – 5:32 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Between the beginning of the 4th quarter through 1:09 remaining in it, LeBron James & Anthony Davis combined for 3 total points scored OR assisted. The Lakers won those minutes by 2. – 5:32 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Game 1: Lakers 128, Grizzlies 112
The Lakers steal Game 1. Rui Hachimura led LA w/ 29 off the bench. Austin Reaves had 23 and hit several clutch shots. LeBron had 21 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. AD had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 7 blocks.
Up next: Game 2 on Wednesday. – 5:31 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Lakers are going to win this game going away with LeBron exerting very little energy offensively
Also: Lebron was dominant defensively. Best all around defensive game I’ve seen from him in quite a long time – 5:31 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Austin Reaves is the Lakers’ closer … ? Not even looking to LeBron right now and still delivering bucket after bucket after bucket. – 5:27 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura carrying LeBron and AD down the stretch of a playoff game.
This league, man. – 5:26 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
LeBron James is literally walking down the court saying let Austin Reaves cook, and he’s right – 5:26 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
LeBron chilling on the weakside while Austin Reaves carries the Lakers home. I’ve seen it all. – 5:25 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers are 9 for 17 from 3 in the 2nd half after the 3rd LeBron triple of the day put them up 108-101.
They got a bunch of good looks from deep in the 1st half, but were just 5 for 18. – 5:15 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LeBron James a big three for a 108-101 Lakers lead over Memphis. Lakers 9-for-17 from 3-point range in second half. – 5:15 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron’s 3 stretches LA’s lead to seven, 108-101, with 5:26 remaining in the game. – 5:14 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Rough start to the fourth Q for the Lakers, who had four bench players alongside LeBron. Grizz outscored that group 9-2 to reclaim the lead, until Davis and Reaves returned, replacing Beasley and Brown. – 5:04 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
An impressive 37-25 3rd Q for the Lakers turned a 6-point halftime deficit into a 6-point lead at 96-90.
Rui Hachimura scored 12 points in the period, drilling 4 triples, with LeBron adding a late logo 3.
Lakers are 12 for 30 from 3 (40%), to Memphis going 10 for 26 (39%). – 4:58 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
LeBron may not have the greatest man-to-man defensive abilities anymore, but he’s still a threat on the weakside. – 4:56 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 96, Grizzlies 90
LA outscored Memphis 37-25 in the third. Some huge shots by Rui Hachimura and LeBron James to close the quarter. LA is up to 9 blocks, with five from AD and three from LeBron. Rui has 20 off the bench. LeBron has 18/10/5. AD has 16 and 9. – 4:56 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL had 0 turnovers at the 8:58 mark of the 2nd Q, and led by 6.
They now have 11, including 4 by LeBron, at the 9 minute mark of the 3rd Q, and trail 72-65. – 4:37 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Mark Jackson: LeBron James has been surprisingly careless with the ball, not just now but all season.
Me: looks at turnovers, which are on the low end for his career, 3.2 per game. Taking more shots than ever with the Lakers and playing 35 minutes a game. Cool. – 4:37 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Davis got a short 2-pointer to fall, and then blocked Bane on the other end. Shoulder appears to be OK.
LAL, down 6 at the half, are within 2 after a LeBron and-1 in transition (missed FT). – 4:32 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Ja sinks a pull-up to end the first, Grizzlies 65, Lakers 59.
This first half felt very accurate: The Grizzlies are a better overall team, but LeBron and especially Davis present a major problem for the Grizzlies’ foul-prone and injury-ravaged frontcourt. – 4:13 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I think I agree with Darvin playing LeBron as the backup center rather than going with Wenyen. Jaren is definitely enjoying the lack of traditional bigs, but I don’t think Wenyen would be much of a deterrent honestly. Better to max out spacing. – 3:58 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
If LeBron would play the rest of this game/series like he did those last 2 mins or so, the Grizzlies would appreciate it. – 3:55 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL had 0 turnovers up to this point, until B2B miscues from LeBron came amidst 5 straight Memphis points to trim LAL’s lead to 1. – 3:55 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Dillon Brooks has to sit with 3 PF’s at the 9:20 mark.
May help Memphis offensively, but they’ll have to shift Desmond Bane over to LeBron defensively, with their current small unit of Jones-Ja-Kennard-Bane-JJJ. – 3:48 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
The chasedown block by LeBron will end up the highlight moment, but it was enabled by the Lakers getting getting back in transition. Good work by Beasley and Brown slowing down Bane. AK – 3:47 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Dillon Brooks told the ref that third foul call on him was “weak.” He’s likely going to sit the last 9:21 of the second quarter after holding LeBron James to 2-for-7 shooting and four points. – 3:47 PM
Kory Woods @KoryEWoods
LeBron is good for at least one of those chase down blocks every playoffs he’s in. – 3:47 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Looks like LeBron made his mind up at halfcourt that he was going after that chasedown. Went into a completely different gear. – 3:46 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
The good for Memphis: Dillon Brooks is doing an excellent job against LeBron James
Bad: Grizzlies are still down 41-33. – 3:45 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
The whole arena knew Dillon Brooks was going to shoot that pullup 3 after standing up LeBron on defense … and I don’t mean that in a good way. – 3:44 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
The Grizzlies are the 23rd franchise LeBron has faced in the playoffs. An NBA record.
Here are some of LeBron’s other playoff records:
Points 7631
Games 266
Minutes 11K
FGs 2725
FTs 1749
Steals 454
18 other records cut for space limitations. – 2:35 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
My prediction is that the Grizzlies win Game 1, we hear a whole news cycle about how everyone overrated the Lakers, and then the Lakers win Game 2.
Here’s a fun stat: LeBron James is 28-21 in Game 1’s for his career (57%), but 146-71 in all other playoff games (67%). – 2:30 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
No surprise, LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Dennis Schroder will play tonight for the Lakers. All three had been on LA’s injury report. – 2:07 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron, AD and Schröder have all been officially upgraded from probable to available for Game 1. – 2:03 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham on if there are any restrictions on LeBron and AD workload-wise in the playoffs: “I love being alive, so there will be zero restrictions on LeBron and AD.” – 1:40 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Darvin Ham noted that it’s been important for his players to reset, and heal up a bit with three days between games after playing 8 games in 14 days; they’ve also been anxious to get going to start Round 1 today.
LeBron and AD have “zero restrictions” entering the series. – 1:37 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Definitely a strong smattering of Lakers/LeBron jerseys on these pre-game streets. Ja obviously leads the Grizz gear, but not as strongly as you might think. This at Beale and B.B. King is a representative scene. And salute to the one guy in a “Tillman Sr. #2” jersey. pic.twitter.com/2BAWEjTQlX – 12:47 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Just walked by a young couple on Beale sporting jerseys.
Hers: Mike Bibby Vancouver Grizzlies.
His: LeBron James Cavaliers.
Opposing interests with critical distance? – 11:26 AM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
COLUMN: In a series involving LeBron James & the Lakers, it’s remarkable to write this even though it became abundantly clear with this week’s legal proceedings and launch of a new shoe — nobody has more at stake than Ja Morant. Welcome to the playoffs. commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c… – 9:53 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Jayson Tatum has played in a whopping 75 playoff games. For context playoff games at the same age:
Bron 60
KD 54
Kyrie 52
Mitchell 40
Beal 39
Giannis 35
Joker 33
Book 32
Dame 28
Embiid 24
Trae 22
Steph 19
Sabonis 14
AD 13
Ingram 6
Fox 1
Ball 0 – 11:55 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
NBA playoff point-per-game leaders, all-time …
1. DeAaron Fox, 36.0
2. Michael Jordan, 33.4
(ok, one played one game and one played 179 games but you get the idea) – 11:08 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
My only bold prediction for the Lakers-Grizzlies series:
Dillon Brooks will find a way to top this moment with LeBron James. I don’t what it will be or how, but this is my bold prediction😂 pic.twitter.com/YqPtQFj5UY – 9:48 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
36 points for the Cavs in a Game 1 …
— LeBron, 5 times
— Brad Daughtery, 1 time
— Donovan Mitchell, today – 8:28 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
I’m sure it’s been mentioned elsewhere but just hit me this is the first non-LeBron playoff appearance for Cleveland since 1998! – 6:15 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
This is the first Cavs playoff game without LeBron James since April 30, 1998. Their starters were Shawn Kemp, Wes Person, Brevin Knight, Cedric Henderson, and Zydrunas Ilgauskas – 6:14 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The only Lakers on the injury report ahead of tomorrow’s Game 1 at Memphis are LeBron, AD and Schröder, and all three are “probable.” – 6:02 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James on if the West feels wide open this season: “I think it’s 16 teams in the postseason and there’s opportunity for all 16.” – 5:42 PM
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