Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
129
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 32 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 13 | 129 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 23 | 30 | 35 | 9 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Grizzlies squeaked past the Lakers 129-125 in overtime. Grizzlies controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.