The Lakers made it through the play-in tournament and are now facing the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the NBA playoffs. While it won't be an easy matchup, especially considering the Grizzlies won both games against the Lakers earlier this season, the Lakers have a chance to come out on top.

LeBron James, who has been dealing with injuries all season, seems to be rounding into form just in time for the playoffs. He scored 25 points in the Lakers' win over the Timberwolves in the play-in game and will need to continue to be a dominant force if the Lakers hope to beat the Grizzlies.

But LeBron won't be doing it alone. Anthony Davis, Andre Drummond, and Dennis Schroder will all need to step up their games as well. Schroder, in particular, had a rough game against the Timberwolves, scoring just six points and turning the ball over four times.

The Grizzlies, led by Ja Morant, will be a formidable opponent. They finished the regular season with a record of 38-34, good enough for the eighth seed in the Western Conference. But the Lakers have the experience and the talent to pull off the upset. It won't be easy, but if they play up to their potential, the Lakers could make a deep run in the playoffs.