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Grizzlies lose in overtime in Game 4 against Lakers

The box score was 111-117. The Grizzlies return to home court for Game 5.
Credit: AP
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (6) passes the ball under pressure by Memphis Grizzlies' Xavier Tillman (2) and Ja Morant (12) during the second half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Monday, April 24, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Grizzlies fell to the Lakers in Game 4 111-117 after going into overtime Tuesday, April 25. the lakers now lead the series 3-1.

Desmond Bane was the leading scorer, clearing 36 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, with Ja Morant following with 19 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. scoring 14 points. 

The Grizzlies maintained a small lead for most of the game, almost closing the fourth quarter at 104-102 before the Lakers tied to push for overtime in the last 6 seconds. 

Autin Reeves, who scored 23 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists lead the Lakers with LeBron James, who scored 22 points, 20 rebounds and 7 assists.

The Grizzlies have one more chance to save their chances of competing in the Playoffs in Wednesday's game against the Lakers at the FedEx Forum.

If they lose, the Lakers will continue on to the next round of the Playoffs.

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