With an opportunity to take a commanding 2-0 lead back to Los Angeles, the Lakers slept-walk in Game 2, losing to the Memphis Grizzlies 103-93.
Despite being without Ja Morant and already being shorthanded as it is, the Grizzlies came out with a sense of urgency the Lakers didn't match as the series is now tied.
Outside of a roaring third-quarter run, the Grizzlies maintained control of the game thanks to the trio of Jaren Jackson Jr., Xavier Tillman and Desmond Bane.
After a balanced attack in Game 1, the Lakers’ offense struggled in the first half as the team shot just 35.