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LeBron James and the Lakers come up short in Game 2

LeBron attacks Memphis
Apr 19, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) and forward Xavier Tillman (2) defend during the first half of game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

After winning Game 1 and Ja Morant being ruled out for Game 2, it looked like an easy win coming for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. This, unfortunately, would not happen for the Lakers.

Related: LeBron James returns to playoff action as the Lakers defeat the Grizzlies

LeBron scores 28 in loss

The Lakers came out looking flat at the beginning of the game. This includes LeBron James. While the Memphis Grizzlies came out with a lot of passion.

The Grizzlies were making all the right plays on offense while also playing suffocating defense. At one point, it appeared the Grizzlies were going to blow the game out, but LA did battle back.

LeBron found his groove, as well. He finished the game with 28 points on 12-23 shooting while adding 12 rebounds and 3 assists. In the end, the Grizzlies pulled away from the Lakers, winning 103-93, tying the series at 1-1.

The two teams play next on Saturday at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. Can LeBron and his Lakers bounce back at home? We’ll have to wait and see what happens.

About the Author Published Apr 19, 2023

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1

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