The Los Angeles Lakers earned a 110-105 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 of their NBA playoff series, taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven contest. The Lakers started the game strong, setting a new franchise record with a 26-0 lead to open the game. However, the Grizzlies fought back, led by Dillon Brooks, who had a game-high 30 points. Brooks also delivered a punch to LeBron James, leading to an ejection from the game. Despite the setback, the Lakers held on for the win, thanks in part to strong performances from Anthony Davis and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Davis had 28 points and 12 rebounds, while Caldwell-Pope scored 25 points, including five three-pointers. The Lakers will look to maintain their momentum in Game 4, which will take place on April 26th.
The Lakers’ historic start to the game was a dominant display of their offensive prowess, with the team setting records for the largest lead to start a playoff game and the most points in a playoff quarter. However, their performance in the second half left something to be desired, with the Grizzlies outscoring them by 12 points. The Lakers will need to work on maintaining their intensity throughout the game if they hope to advance in the playoffs. Despite the win, the Lakers will also need to address their turnover issues, as they committed 22 turnovers in the game. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, will look to build on their second-half performance and continue to exploit the Lakers’ weaknesses. With the series now in the balance, both teams will need to bring their A-game in Game 4 to gain the upper hand.
