LeBron James returns to playoff action as the Lakers defeat the Grizzlies

LeBron James is not only the all-time NBA scorer in regular season points, but he’s also number one in playoff points, as well. After LeBron and his Los Angeles Lakers missed the playoffs last season, today, LeBron was officially back.

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LeBron scores 21 in Lakers’ win

LeBron James and his Lakers made a bold statement in their first game back in the NBA playoffs. After a rocky season, LA looked dominant against the second-seeded Memphis Grizzlies.

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There were unfortunate injuries during the game, as Anthony Davis suffered an arm injury for the Lakers, and Ja Morant suffered a hand injury for the Grizzlies. Luckily for the Lakers, Davis returned and finished the game, while Morant did not return.

The Lakers won 128-112 to take Game 1, and LeBron scored 21 points while adding 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Game 2 will be this Wednesday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.

Can LeBron lead LA to a commanding 2-0 series lead before heading back to the City of Angels? Or will Memphis get back into the series with a dub?

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About the Author Published Apr 16, 2023

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1