Can the Lakers Take Control of the Series With a Game 2 Win in Memphis? Guest: Howard Beck!!!

The Lakers stole Game 1 in Memphis, beating a Grizzlies team that lost six times at home all year. They go into tonight's Game 2 not only with confidence, but also the knowledge that Memphis star Ja Morant might not play, or could be limited at the least, thanks to a hand injury. If the Lakers can take Game 2, they put a stranglehold on the series as it moves back to LA for Game 3 this weekend. So can they do it? Do Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura have another great game in them? Is it going to be a LeBron James-driven event? Can Anthony Davis repeat his defensive performance of Game 1, and lead the team on the other end, as well? These are just some of the questions we dive into with the great Howard Beck, who is joining the network through the playoffs to provide analysis, and has been a longtime friend of our show. We get into surprises from Game 1, what is sustainable and not, and how all of this has changed the perception around the league of Austin Reaves. Fair to say, he's gone from a curiosity earlier in the year (among professional scouts/player personnel types) to someone who will command real dollars this offseason. How will that play out? And what about Anthony Davis? What keeps him from being seen as a clear cut member of the league's elite? Is it just the availability thing, or is it something more? What about the potential turnaround for the Lakers, if they keep going well in this series and make it through into the next round? Where would this rank in the annals of in-season turnarounds? HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky, with Guest Howard Beck! SEGMENT 1: What surprised in Game 1? How much of it was sustainable for the Lakers? Plus, what do people around the league think of Reaves? SEGMENT 2: Looking at Reaves's upcoming free agency, and keys to Game 2. What can Memphis do if Ja doesn't play? SEGMENT 3: AD's perception around the league, and what it would mean if the Lakers really do complete the turnaround with a deep run. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices