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Postgame Report: Grizzlies fall to Lakers 108-94 in Marc Gasol’s return to Memphis

The Memphis Grizzlies dropped their first of two-consecutive home games vs. the Los Angeles Lakers 108-94 on Sunday night inside FedExForum.

Memphis got off to a sluggish start early on in the first quarter, falling behind 11-2 to start the game. However, Memphis quickly found their rhythm, finishing the quarter on a 25-7 run, which also included a 17-0 stretch in favor of the home team. The Grizzlies held a 36-25 lead after the first period, which saw nine different Grizzlies get in the scoring column. Desmond Bane sparked the Grizzlies early on with eight points on 3-of-4 shooting in the first quarter.