Memphis was an early consideration for title contention and claimed the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Yet, they’re going home early after the Lakers dispatched them in six first-round games. Here’s why Los Angeles must finally be taken seriously, and why Memphis’ future will depend on Ja Morant cleaning up his “off-the-court issues.” Plus, the Kings looked the part of a contender in a convincing win over the Warriors, and what to look for in tonight’s Nuggets-Suns series opener.
