Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
116
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 34 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Grizzlies 121-116. The tempo dragged the Grizzlies into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers steamroller is in full effect right now; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Grizzlies · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.