The Los Angeles Lakers, led by Anthony Davis and LeBron James, defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 111-101 to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. The Lakers had an unforgettable first quarter, taking a 35-9 lead in front of a sellout playoff crowd. Dillon Brooks was ejected from the game after striking James in the groin which he dismissed as ordinary trash talk. Canadian but he was pleased that the conversation was public " >James and Brooks exchanged words in pregame warmups much to the delight of the Lakers’ fans. In summary, the Lakers impressed their fans with a magnificent first quarter that led to a double-digit win in Game 3, and they are now leading the series against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Source: The Guardian April 23, 2023 21:32 UTC