The Los Angeles Lakers have taken a commanding 2-1 series lead over the Memphis Grizzlies after a 111-101 victory in Game 3. The Lakers were led by LeBron James, who scored a game-high 36 points and had 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Anthony Davis added 24 points and 8 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma chipped in with 17 points off the bench.
The Lakers started the game strong, taking a 10-point lead into the second quarter. The Grizzlies responded with a strong second quarter, outscoring the Lakers 32-26 to cut the lead to four points at halftime. The third quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with the Lakers maintaining a slim lead heading into the fourth quarter.
In the fourth quarter, the Lakers pulled away thanks to a strong defensive effort. They held the Grizzlies to just 18 points in the quarter and outscored them 33-18 to secure the victory. The Lakers also dominated the boards, outrebounding the Grizzlies 51-37.
The win was a big one for the Lakers, as it gives them a 2-1 series lead and puts them in a strong position to advance to the next round of the playoffs. LeBron James was instrumental in the victory, as he was able to take over down the stretch and lead his team to victory.
The Lakers will look to close out the series in Game 4 on Sunday night. If they can do so, they will advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2010. It will be an exciting game, and one that could decide the fate of both teams in this year’s playoffs.
