Memphis Grizzlies lose Game 3 against Los Angeles Lakers after awful first quarter

LOS ANGELES— The Memphis Grizzlies took Game 2 in the best-of-seven matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, and now the series shifts to Crypto.com Arena.

The Grizzlies put together their second consecutive season of more than 50 wins, but one of the most notable difference was playing on the road. Memphis was one of the best in the NBA on the road last season, but this year's team finished 16-25 away from FedExForum.

Memphis went 0-2 in two games at Crypto.com Arena against the Lakers. The ideal scenario would be leaving Los Angeles with a win in at least one of the next two games, but it will take something Memphis hasn't done this season.

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Memphis Grizzlies score vs Los Angeles Lakers: Live updates

Postgame links

INSTANT ANALYSIS: Memphis Grizzlies smacked by L.A. Lakers as Dillon Brooks ejected in Game 3 loss

MARK GIANNOTTO: Memphis Grizzlies mauled by Lakers in Game 3 loss, but Ja Morant gave them hope

UGLY START: Memphis Grizzlies had historically horrid start vs Lakers in Game 3 of playoff series

EJECTION: Memphis Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks ejected for hitting LeBron James in groin

Fourth quarter

FINAL: Lakers 111, Grizzlies 101. Morant's torrid fourth quarter wills the Grizzlies past the century mark, but not enough. He finishes with 45 points.

55.8 seconds left: Morant lands on Dennis Schroder's foot after a missed 3. He limps a bit. Desmond Bane gets a technical foul.

1:39 left: Lakers up 106-96. Morant up to 43 points. He's emptying the clip.

2:54 left: Morant with the last 18 Grizzlies points. He had something to say to the Lakers crowd after that one. LA By 14.

4:17 left: Morant 3 good. He's up to 39 points.

5:00 left: Morant getting whatever he wants in the lane, but the Grizzlies cannot get stops.

5:47 left: Austin Reaves 3 good. Lakers back up 101-83.

6:44 left: Morant and-1.

6:57 left: Morant good from 3 again. He's 4-of-6 from 3, and he's up to 27 points. Lakers lead is down to 94-80.

Third quarter

End of the quarter: Anthony Davis really feasting at the end of the quarter. He had 15 in the third and has 26 overall with 16 rebounds and four blocks. Lakers 88, Grizzlies 68.

Jaren Jackson Jr. up to 11 points, but that won't be enough on a night like tonight. Grizzlies improve to 31% shooting.

1:21 left: Rui Hachimura called for a technical foul for reacting to a foul by John Konchar and extra contact from David Roddy. Some shouting, nothing more.

2:45 left: Lakers challenging a foul on Anthony Davis. It would be his fourth, but it may be coming off the board. And it is not a foul.

4:13 left: Lakers getting to the line regularly now, as their lead is back up to 77-59.

Morant up to 21 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds. Bane (10 point) is the only other Grizzlies player in double figures.

6:15 left: JJJ 3-pointer good off a Morant assist. Then a LeBron miss and a Bane 3. The Lakers lead is 13.

9:19 left: Russell 3-pointer gives the Lakers a 21-point lead again.

11:43 left: Dillon Brooks has been ejected for contact in the midsection of LeBron James. He may have been trying to reach in for the ball, but he is out of the game after an officials' review.

Second quarter

HALFTIME: Lakers 53, Grizzlies 37. That's an 10-0 run to finish the half. Grizzlies continue to chip away.

2:10 left: Another open 3 from Ja Morant. The second quarter score is tied at 18-18. But....

3:25 left: Couple good possessions for the Grizzlies, including a Dillon Brooks and-1 and a LeBron turnover. Lakers lead 50-24.

5:04 left: Ja Morant 3 good as LeBron leaves him alone. Lakers timeout. LA 46, Memphis 22. Morant has 9 points, 3 assists and 2 rebounds.

6:00 left: The Grizzlies just had a possession with two Brooks misses and a Tyus Jones 3 that didn't even hit the rim. Not good.

6:54 left: Nice cut by Morant off the baseline out of bounds pass to score. He looks as explosive as ever.

Grizzlies cannot string possessions together, though. Austin Reaves and-1 on the other end. Lakers 46, Grizzlies 17.

Memphis starting lineup has 10 total points right now.

8:30 left: Jaren Jackson gets his third foul with an offensive foul against Austin Reaves. Tough call.

10:00 left: Kennard hits a midrange jumper. That's back-to-back successful possessions for the Grizzlies.

First quarter

End of the quarter: Lakers 35, Grizzlies 9. The largest first quarter lead in NBA history, per the ESPN broadcast.

52.9 seconds left: Oh boy. LeBron fast break dunk gets the LA crowd on its feet. Lakers 35, Grizzlies 9. An impossibly bad quarter. LA 35, Memphis 9. Third first quarter timeout called by Taylor Jenkins.

Grizzlies are getting some OK shots. Not hitting them.

2:29 left: Luke Kennard with an offensive rebound and putback. Grizzlies cut it to 17....until a Rui Hachimura 3.

4:16 left: Bane, Brooks, Jackson and Morant all sitting right now as Lakers hit a couple free throws. D'Angelo Russell and LeBron lead LA with 8 points.

4:46 left: The Grizzlies bench is struggling, too. Anthony Davis grabs an offensive rebound and flushes it home with a two-hand dunk. Lakers 24, Grizzlies 7. Memphis HAS to stop the Lakers driving the ball. Too easy for LA right now.

5:30 left: Lakers were up as much as 20-4, but Santi Aldama gets the Grizzlies' first made 3-pointer. 5 turnovers to 2 made field goals for Memphis.

6:52 left: As bad a start as the Grizzlies could expect. Lakers lead 12-2.

9:12 left: Much better from Ja Morant on a drive to the basket. Lakers up 8-2.

10:05 left: Morant drive with his right hand results in a turnover. Didn't have full control as he entered the paint.

11:22 left: Let's do this. Lakers win the tip, and LeBron drives on Dillon Brooks for a basket.

Pregame: Ja Morant in the lineup for Game 3

Ja Morant is back in the lineup after missing Game 2 with a hand injury, the Grizzlies announced before Saturday's Game 3 tipoff in Los Angeles.

We'll see how capable Morant can be with the ball, but it'll at least make the Lakers think about Morant's driving ability and passing.

About 30 minutes from tipoff at the Crypto.com Arena. It was easier to spell Staples.

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This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis Grizzlies score vs Los Angeles Lakers: Live Game 3 updates