The Los Angeles Lakers are back in the NBA Playoffs, and they will face the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round starting Sunday at noon Pacific time.
Depth is very important to get through the regular season, but the playoffs often come down to superstars playing at their highest level and elevating their teams beyond the sum of their parts.
For the Grizzlies, that will mean Ja Morant leading the way, and of course for the Lakers, it will mean that LeBron James and Anthony Davis will need to be great on a consistent basis.
As much pressure as some have put on Davis, to the point of saying that he will be the key for L.A., the team still rises and falls on the play and leadership of James.
As long as he excels in these three areas, the Lakers should have at least a real shot of getting past Memphis.