In a press conference ahead of their matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis expressed confidence in his team's playoff prospects. Davis, who recently missed two games due to a facial injury, stated that he feels "phenomenal" and believes the Lakers are in a great position despite their current 10th place standing in the Western Conference.

The Lakers had been dealing with setbacks in their last two games, suffering losses against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors. Davis was absent for most of those matchups due to a facial injury sustained during the first quarter against the Timberwolves. However, he gave an optimistic outlook on the team, acknowledging that injuries are a part of the game and that their focus should be on the upcoming games.

"It's about taking it one game at a time," Davis emphasized. "No matter where we are in the standings, we still have to win. At the end of the day, you can be the first seed or the tenth, but the objective remains the same – winning basketball games."

Despite being listed as probable for the Grizzlies game, Davis plans to play and contribute to the Lakers' effort on the court. Sources close to the team say that Davis had been feeling better after resting and recovering from his injury. His return will undoubtedly bolster the Lakers' chances of securing a playoff spot.

Currently, the Lakers are tied with the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors, all with a 45-35 record. However, the Kings and the Warriors hold the tiebreaker advantage based on their head-to-head matchups with the Lakers. As the regular season nears its conclusion, the Lakers find themselves in a precarious position and their fate relies on the outcomes of their remaining games.

While the Lakers have a 2-1 record against both the Grizzlies and the New Orleans Pelicans, both of their rivals for the playoffs have challenging matchups ahead. The Kings are set to host the Phoenix Suns and finish at home against the Portland Trail Blazers, while the Warriors will compete against the Pelicans before facing off against the formidable Utah Jazz.

Aware of this seesaw battle for playoff seeding, Lakers guard Austin Reaves acknowledged the importance of controlling what they can and hoping for favorable outcomes elsewhere. The Lakers are determined to give their all in their remaining games to secure a playoff berth.

With Anthony Davis back in the lineup and a renewed sense of determination, the Lakers are poised to fight for a playoff spot. As the regular season reaches its climax, fans and analysts eagerly anticipate the intense battles that lie ahead and the outcome of this enthralling playoff race in the Western Conference.