Lakers Fans React To Team Winning 5 In A Row After Beating Grizzlies: “LeBron Put On A Show”

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up their fifth win in a row by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 136-124 without Anthony Davis.

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The Los Angeles Lakers won their fifth game in a row with a 136-124 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Anthony Davis was out for this game after playing over 50 minutes last night in a win over the Bucks, but LeBron James performed admirably, prompting excited fans to praise him and the team on social media. 

Fans think the Lakers are peaking at the perfect time.

Fans were impressed with Rui Hachimura’s performance, as the star reminded fans of his ‘instant-offense’ ability.

Fans aren’t happy with how long it has taken Rui this season to emerge as a featured piece on the roster.

Fans were criticizing the bad parts of Darvin Ham’s coaching, including letting their near 30-point lead evaporate in minutes after checking LeBron James out.

Fans discussed the importance of D’Angelo Russell hitting three-point shots.

Even though the Lakers won tonight, fans were seriously confused why the team never went for an elite backup center for games like tonight where Davis doesn’t end up playing. 

Overall, fans were appreciative of LeBron and how his complete performance made this win easy for LA.

The Lakers were led in scoring by Rui Hachimura’s 32 points and 10 rebounds, while LeBron James put up a triple-double with 23 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists. D’Angelo Russell also put up 23 points, playing almost 80 minutes over the last 24 hours in this back-to-back.

The Grizzlies were led by Desmond Bane scoring 26 points and dishing 10 assists, as Jake LaRavia made a statement off the bench with 25 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. had just 17 points and nine rebounds, continuing to struggle against the Lakers even without a premier big man on the floor.


The Lakers Could Still Climb Up To The No. 6 Seed

It isn’t set in stone that the Lakers will have to go through the 9-10 Play-In matchup to hopefully find a spot in the playoffs. The team has been the No. 9 seed for a few months now, but they are keeping up with the winning pace of the team ahead of them. They’re 1.5 games behind the No. 8 seed Phoenix Suns and  2.5 games behind the No. 6 seed Dallas Mavericks. 

If the Lakers keep winning and the teams around them drop even a single game, they start putting themselves in pole position to move forward. The Suns in particular have only tough matchups remaining in the regular season. If the Lakers can outpace them, they likely relegate Phoenix to the ninth seed and take the eighth seed for the easier play-in route.

The odds of the Lakers outpacing Phoenix, Dallas, and Sacramento in wins is far-fetched, but the No. 8 seed should be the bare minimum for the Lakers. They’re within striking distance of taking it from the Suns and will be closely watching their game against Denver tonight.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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