On April 13, 2024, Beijing time, the much-watched Western Conference playoff ticket battle between the Lakers and the Grizzlies came to an end. The Lakers were looking to go all out for the playoffs, and the absence of the Grizzlies' main players made their roster a little thin.
This result puts a lot of pressure on the Lakers, and if they lose to their opponents, they will drop to 10th in the West. However, the Lakers will show great perseverance and successfully complete the comeback of the rankings with a grit that defeated the Grizzlies 123-120.
At the beginning of the game, the Lakers showed a strong offense, Davis made a strong leap on the inside, and James guided accurately from the outside, making it difficult for the Grizzlies to parry. Although the Grizzlies' young players are not showing weakness, they have gradually closed the gap with teamwork and tenacity.
In the second quarter, the two sides fought for each other, and the score was stalemate. The Lakers relied on the excellent play of James and Bushy Eyebrows to extend the margin to double digits. But the Grizzlies young players were not discouraged, and under the leadership of LaRavia, Greg and others, they launched round after round of counterattacks. At halftime, the Lakers had a narrow 68-64 lead.
Yibian fought again, and the third quarter became a turning point in the game. The Grizzlies, led by Greg and Pippen, set off a wave of climaxes and once overtook the score. However, the Lakers stabilized their position, James and thick eyebrows continued to output steadily, and Hachimura and Reaves scored key points to regain the lead.
In the final quarter, the two sides launched the final competition. The Grizzlies' young players showed tenacity and kept attacking the Lakers' defense in an attempt to equalize the score. However, the consistent play of James and Bushy Eyebrows ensured that the Lakers always maintained the lead. In the end, James scored six points in a row to help, and the Lakers won a thrilling 123-120 victory.
After this game, the Lakers climbed from 10th to 8th in the West, while the Kings and Warriors slipped to 9th and 10th. However, with the Kings and Warriors still playing today, the Western Conference standings are still uncertain. But in any case, the Lakers' victory has undoubtedly instilled confidence in them to make the playoffs.
Netizens cheered for the Lakers' victory, with some praising "James and Bushy Eyebrows are amazing, their performances are amazing!" and others said: "The Lakers won this hard-won victory, they showed team strength and tenacity." ”
Admittedly, this victory has a lot of significance for the Lakers. Not only did they succeed in the Grizzlies, but they also moved up the rankings. More importantly, they showed team strength and tenacity. In future games, the Lakers will continue to fight for the playoffs. The change in the western ranking will continue to tug at the heartstrings of fans, so let's look forward to it!