Coming off of a taxing overtime win in Game 4, the Lakers came out of the gates in Game 5 with a pep in their step, looking fully ready to go toe-to-toe with the Grizzlies in Memphis. But with Anthony Davis out of the game in the middle of the third, the Lakers ceded a 7-0 Memphis run, which ultimately ballooned to 19-2 by quarter’s end.
Entering the fourth down 18 was ultimately too much to overcome, and the team eventually lost 116-99. But the Lakers still lead the series 3-2, and now have a chance to close it out in a sixth game on Friday at home.