MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It was about as good of a chance the Lakers could’ve hoped for. After beating Memphis Sunday in Game 1, the Lakers got two days to rest, two days for LeBron James and Anthony Davis to recover. Now, after losing 103-93 to the Grizzlies in Game 2, the Lakers return to Los Angeles this weekend for a critical Game 3. Another game like this, where they don’t execute, where they get pushed around and outhustled and outplayed, and the Lakers could hand control back to their outmanned opponent. Despite getting within six points late, the Lakers stood flat-footed as Memphis sealed the game on the offensive glass.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 20, 2023 03:07 UTC