Morant keeps Grizzlies alive vs Lakers

By Agence France-Presse

Apr 27, 2023 11:48 am

Memphis: Ja Morant led a superb second half rally as the Memphis Grizzlies kept their NBA playoff campaign alive with a 116-99 victory over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).

Memphis, down 3-1 in the best-of-seven Western Conference series after defeat in game four, looked to be in control after opening up a 17-point lead in the first half in front of their raucous home fans at the FedEx Forum.

Ja Morant (12) of the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the basket against Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of Game Five of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at FedExForum on Wednesday, April 26, in Memphis, Tennessee (Thursday, April 27, in Manila). PHOTO BY JUSTIN FORD / AFP

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