The Lakers couldn’t get the job done on the road, losing Game 5 to the Memphis Grizzlies, 116-99. Memphis was in control for most of the game and secured the victory by going on a 17-2 run in the third, a run that started when head coach Darvin Ham benched Anthony Davis at the 4:04 mark with the Lakers down by just a single point.
Ja Morant had an answer for every Lakers run, scoring 31 points. Desmond Bane was big as well, scoring a team-high 33 himself and shooting 44% from three.
The Lakers will take have another chance to close out Memphis on Friday when Game 6 takes place in Los Angeles.