LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are back in the NBA postseason, and the league's all-time leading scorer couldn't be more ready.
Davis averaged 25.8 points and 12.9 rebounds a game since the All-Star break, bouncing back strong from theJackson has blossomed. Since his first All-Star game, the NBA blocks leader for a second straight season averaged 21.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and four blocks a game. He also hasMemphis posted the NBA's best home record at 35-6 for the first time in franchise history - the most home wins by any team since Golden State went 36-5 in 2016-17.
The Lakers tied for the third-best road record in the West at 20-21. The Grizzlies are ready to see lots of Los Angeles fans inside the FedExForum.AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba and https://twitter.com/AP--Sports
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