The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Los Angeles Lakers 100-93 on Saturday night at FedExForum. The Grizzlies lost the 23rd time in their last 24 games.
The Grizzlies got off to a strong start offensively, opening on a 27-10 run. The 17-point advantage would be Memphis’ largest of the contest. They ended the first period with an 11-point lead (28-17) and a five-point advantage at the half (57-52). Memphis outscored the Lakers in the paint 34-16 through the first two frames.
The Grizzlies controlled the lead through the first three frames before the Lakers tied the game at 71 entering the fourth quarter after the Grizzlies totaled only 14 points in the third.