The Lakers led 35-9 after the first quarter, tied for the most lopsided first frame in NBA postseason history, on their way to a 111-101 win over the Memphis Grizzlies and a 2-1 series lead.
First it was the Lakers. Then it was a returning Ja Morant. And in between, it was a defensive-first playoff game, one Lakers fans have been waiting nearly a decade to witness.
With the combined energy from a poor start in Game 2 and a home crowd Saturday, the Lakers authored one of the most dominant quarters in NBA history to simply build too steep of a hill for the Grizzlies to climb. After missing Game 2 with a hand injury, Ja Morant started and scored 45 points including six threes.
Desmond Bane scored 18 and the Lakers held Jaren Jackson Jr. to 13, aided by foul trouble that disrupted his rhythm.
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