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Fans and observers on Twitter gave the Lakers plenty of flowers after their 128-112 win over the Grizzlies in Game 1 on Sunday.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Austin Reaves, the Lakers' second-year guard from tiny Newark, Ark., screamed, "I'm him," at the Lakers bench in the fourth quarter, his play 100 miles from his hometown pushing the Lakers to a 128-112 victory in Game 1 in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

The Lakers didn't exactly play up to their standards on Friday, but they still mustered a double-digit win over a depleted Suns squad.

The Lakers made it four wins in a row with a close win over the Jazz thanks to a clutch performance from LeBron James.

The Lakers had their way with the Rockets on Sunday en route to their 40th victory of the season.

The Lakers' recent surge continued on Friday with an impressive 123-111 win over the Timberwolves.

Count Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix as one of many who think the Lakers can or will reach the NBA Finals this year.

Mark your calendars, people. Make travel plans. Pack your sunscreen. The Lakers will indeed be playing during the first week of June.

The Lakers got back on track Wednesday with a convincing road win over the Bulls.