Western Conference Recaps, April 16: Reserve Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves Shine Alongside LeBron James In Lakers Win Against Memphis Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers received sparks from Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves against Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1

The Los Angeles Lakers are led by arguably the greatest player in NBA history. 

On Sunday, LeBron James was outshined by two members of his supporting cast. 

Lakers reserves Rui Hachimura led them with 29 points while Austin Reaves had 23 points in a 128-112 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series. 

James finished with 21 points, 11 rebounds and five assists while Anthony Davis, the Lakers' other All-Star, had 22 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks. 

The Lakers now hold the homecourt advantage on the higher-seeded Grizzlies, who lost star guard Ja Morant to apparent wrist injury late in the fourth quarter. 

The game seemed to take a turn when Lakers center Davis left the first half with an apparent shoulder injury in the final two minutes. Davis returned for the second half.

Game 2 is Wednesday in Memphis. 

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