NBA PLAYOFFS The Lakers overcame Morant's eruption to defeat the Grizzlies in Game 3

The Lakers lead the series 2-1 over the Grizzlies. In the early hours of Sunday, April 23, 2023, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 111-101 in an NBA Western Conference round one Game 3 Playoff match. The Lakers won Game 1 after winning the play-in tournament, while the Grizzlies tied the series in Game 2. The Lakers began off strong in front of their home crowd, scoring 35 points in the opening quarter to create a 26-point lead. The Grizzlies found their groove in the second quarter, scoring 28 points and cutting the lead to 16 points at halftime. The Grizzlies kept pushing, but the Lakers responded with points, increasing their advantage to 20 at the end of the third quarter. The Grizzlies closed the gap in the fourth quarter, but the Lakers held on for a 10-point victory.