The third win tied the Lakers' playoff record

By Naveen Apr 24, 2023

Last night, your Los Angeles Lakers earned a 111-101 home palm over the high-seeded Memphis Grizzlies, during which LA led line-to-line.

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The effects began as they could. Led by Lakers starters Anthony Davis, LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell Los Angeles outscored Memphis 35-9 in the quarter.

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According to ESPN's Tim MacMahon, LA's 26-point advantage is tied for the most stylish first quarter in the entire history of the NBA playoffs.

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Beginning around the interior point of the bout's alternate quarter, Memphis graciously held back.

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As early as the fourth frame, Grizzlies All-Star point guard Za Morant scored 24 points on 9-of-12 shooting 4-6 from deep) to pull his platoon within 10 points lat

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Los Angeles dominated the first quarter with solid two-way play from two Hall of Famers (James and Davis), great defense from Jared Vanderbilt.

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solid scoring from fellow players Russell, Rui Hachimura, and Austin Reaves.

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