Led by Xavier Tillman's playoff-career high 22 points and 13 rebounds, the Grizzlies defeat the Lakers in Game 2, 103-93. Jaren Jackson Jr. (18 points, nine rebounds, three blocks) and Desmond Bane (17 points, four rebounds) added a combined 35 points in the victory. LeBron James led all scorers with 28 points and 12 rebounds for the Lakers, while Rui Hachimura added 20 points and five rebounds in the losing effort. The Lakers and Grizzlies are tied in the best-of-seven series, 1-1, with Game 3 taking place on Saturday, April 22 (10:00 p.m. ET, ESPN)
The Memphis Grizzlies returned serve Wednesday, bouncing back from a Game 1 loss to beat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, 103-93, despite All-Star point guard Ja Morant watching from the sideline in street clothes due to a right hand injury.