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Despite Ja Morant’s absence due to a hand injury, the Memphis Grizzlies were able to secure a victory in game 2 of their first round playoff series against the LA Lakers, resulting in a tied series at 1-1. The third game will be held at Crypto.com Arena in LA on Saturday at 10:00 p.m. EDT.
During game 2, the Grizzlies were able to achieve a remarkable 103-93 win over the Lakers, proving that they can perform well even without Morant. Their defense played a vital role, with Memphis performing better defensively without Morant, who is often seen as a liability. They held the Lakers to a 41% shooting average. Additionally, the Grizzlies had a more balanced offensive approach, with Xavier Tillman leading with 22 points and 13 rebounds, Jaren Jackson contributing 18 points and 9 rebounds, Desmond Bane adding 17 points, and Tyus Jones performing well as point guard with 10 points and 8 assists. It remains uncertain whether Morant and Jackson will participate in the next game.
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Although many thought the Lakers would win game 2 easily, the Grizzlies proved otherwise. The Lakers had difficulty shooting, making only 7 of 26 three-point shots and shooting 41% from the floor. Anthony Davis scored only 13 points and 9 rebounds, while D’Angelo Russell contributed only 5 points. Only LeBron James stood out, with 28 points and 12 rebounds, while Rui Hachimura scored 20 points off the bench. The Lakers are injury-free going into the third game.
The Lakers may have become complacent after their strong game 1 performance, but they learned from their game 2 loss and will be determined to regain control of the series. While Morant is critical to the Grizzlies’ success, they have demonstrated that they can win without him.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Game Information
- Date: 04/24/2023
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.
- How to Watch Grizzlies vs Lakers : BSSE-MEM
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
Grizzlies vs Lakers Betting Lines
Grizzlies are +165 according to our Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $165. On the other side, Lakers are -195 according to the Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $91.
The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines have Grizzlies at a 37.74% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Lakers have 66.10% probability of finishing the game with the W.
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