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The Grizzlies talk too much and win too little. That’s the prevailing theory now, right? But there is an easy way to start to change that narrative: Beat the Lakers in Game 4.
Here’s what to look for on and off the court as the Grizzlies take on the Lakers in Game 3 of their NBA playoff series Saturday, April 22, at 9 p.m. CT at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.Related story:
Desmond Bane and Ja Morant said they both believe Dillon Brooks should not be suspended for Game 4 after his ejection on Saturday night.
After missing Game 2 for a hand injury, Morant’s strong performance in Game 3 gives hope for what’s possible in the games ahead.
Dillon Brooks said LeBron James is getting old. But you know what’s getting old? The antics of Brooks.
Brooks makes his first remarks since being tossed from Saturday’s Game 3 for hitting LeBron James in the groin.Related story:
The Grizzlies fell behind by 29 points in the first half to the Lakers, but cut the margin to 16 by halftime.
Dillon Brooks was forced to leave Game 3 after a foul on LeBron James during the third quarter. Grizzlies teammates say Dillon Brooks should not be suspendedRelated stories:
Brooks has been ejected from two games this season for hitting a player in the groin area. Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks ejected from Game 3 versus Lakers Grizzlies teammates say Dillon Brooks should not be suspendedRelated stories:
Ja Morant returned and scored 45 points, but the Grizzlies’ disastrous first quarter was too much to overcome. Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks ejected from Game 3 versus Lakers Box score: Lakers 111, Grizzlies 101 Game 3 Halftime report: Grizzlies set club record for fewest points in first quarterRelated stories:
NBA box score for Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and L.A. Lakers played Saturday, April 22 in Los Angeles.
LeBron James spoke to the media Friday, April 21, for the first time since Dillon Brooks dismissed James as “old” during an interview after Game 2.
Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant was a full participant in a non-contact practice on Friday and he will be listed as questionable with a hand injury for Game 3 on Saturday.
LeBron James said, “I’m not here for the bulls---.” But, c’mon, LeBron. The whole basketball universe is here for this bulls---. It’s the (totally crazy) story going into Game 3.Related story:
Here’s what to look for on and off the court as the Grizzlies take on the Lakers in Game 2 of their NBA playoff series Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. at FedExForum.
Memphis has options heading into Game 3 of its first-round NBA playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers. Grizzlies Insider: David Roddy explains how Memphis finds unlikely heroes In Franklin, Ohio, Luke Kennard is more than the player who once surpassed LeBron JamesRelated story:
Xavier Tillman started five games in the G League this season. Barring the unexpected, he will start at least five playoff games this spring. One imagines no one else in the NBA, and certainly no one multiple seasons into his pro career, will be able to make such a claim.
The Grizzlies didn’t have Ja Morant against the Lakers Wednesday. But they had John Konchar. And Xavier Tillman Sr. And a roster of players who did not wish to go quietly into the good night. So now, through sheer force of will, the series is tied at 1-1.
Xavier Tillman Sr. led all Grizzlies players with 22 points in the win. And, after the game, Dillon Brooks called LeBron James “old.”Related story:
Dillon Brooks called LeBron James “old” and said he is not the same player he was when he was winning championships in Cleveland and Miami.
NBA box score for Game 2 of the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers first-round series played Wednesday, April 19, at FedExForum in Memphis.
Game 2 Halftime report: Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers are playing Wednesday, April 19 in Game 2 of their NBA playoffs series. The Lakers lead the series 1-0, but Memphis leads 59-44 at Game 2 halftime.Related story:
Grizzlies star Ja Morant will not play on Wednesday night against the Lakers in Game 2. He re-aggravated a right hand injury in Game 1.
If most things went poorly for the Grizzlies in their 128-112 Game 1 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the one thing that went the most right has particular meaning for that future: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s game-high 31 points in more than 37 minutes.
The Grizzlies lost the game and they lost Ja Morant. On a no good, very bad day at FedExForum.