The Western Conference's second-seeded Memphis Grizzlies will take on the Los Angeles Lakers, who won their play-in matchup on Tuesday to seize the seventh seed, in the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs. The two franchises have never squared off in the postseason; they have both employed multiple Gasols, though. So that's something.
Russell, meanwhile, wasn't against the Wolves; while he'd dished eight assists against one turnover through three quarters, he'd also missed eight of his nine shots and wasn't holding up defensively. Instead, Ham went with Schröder, whose quickness and ability to draw fouls paid dividends. Considering he's probably L.A.
As much as Vanderbilt's length and activity help on the defensive end, playing him gives Jackson somebody to roam off so he can wreak havoc on the rest of the Lakers' offense; Beasley demands attention when he's got it going, but can hurt more than he helps if he doesn't.
On the other side: Can the Lakers get Jackson into foul trouble? It goes without saying that keeping a Defensive Player of the Year favorite on the court as much as possible is important under any circumstances. Given the absences of Adams and Clarke, though — and given the anxiety that’d come with having to rely on Aldama, Roddy or just-called-up G League Rookie of the Year Kenneth Lofton Jr.
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