Grizzlies, Minus Ja Morant, Down Lakers to Level Series

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) shoots between Los Angeles Lakers forwards Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura (28) as Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) moves for position during the first half of Game 2 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Memphis on April 19, 2023. Brandon Dill/AP Photo

Xavier Tillman recorded a career-high 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame the absence of injured Ja Morant to produce a 103–93 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, April 19.

The result evened the best-of-seven, first-round Western Conference playoff series at one win apiece.