Even with Ja Morant ruled out less than an hour before tip-off, the Grizzlies regain their bearings against LeBron James and the Lakers for a 1-1 series tie. NBAPlayoffs
Xavier Tillman recorded a career-high 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame the absence of injured Ja Morant to produce a 103-93 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, April 19 .
Jaren Jackson Jr. had 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocked shots and Desmond Bane added 17 points for the second-seeded Grizzlies. LeBron James had 28 points and 12 rebounds, while Rui Hachimura – who led the Lakers with 29 in theirAnthony Davis had 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 blocked shots and Austin Reaves scored 12 points for Los Angeles.Morant aggravated a right hand injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s Game 1. He was ruled out of Game 2 less than an hour before tip-off. Jones started in his place.Tillman made 10-of-13 shots, and five of his rebounds came on the offensive end.
Tillman scored all of the Memphis points during a 7-2 push to open the third quarter as the Grizzlies elevated their lead to a game-best 20 at 66-46.
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