Score: MEM 53 LAL 52
Alright welcome in to the halftime post of the game between the Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies where the Grizzlies gain a last minute one point lead on the Lakers heading into the half.
The Positives
Tempo. I can say the tempo in this game is working into the Lakers' favor. Yeah they're down by one because the Grizzlies are out-rebounding and hustling for the ball, but the Lakers have countered the Grizzlies' slow tempo very well with the run and gun and quick shoot. As the halftime report on NBA TV stats state, the Lakers have outscored the Grizzlies on the fast break 18-9.
Jodie Meeks 9 points, 4-5 shooting. Meeks' is the top performer in that first half. Good that Meeks is being a little more conscious with his shot, trying to make a good decision.
Wesley Johnson, 7 points, 5 rebounds, 3-6 shooting. Audition season is winding down, so Wes has to step his game up to prove that he's worth keeping. He doesn't have to put up great numbers, just be efficient and Wes has done that on Friday and doing it again tonight.
Nick Young, 9 points, 3-8 shooting. He's not shooting well, but just because of that 360 reverse layup he made, he's a positive. Definitely that play is going to be on SportsCenter's Top 10.
The Negatives
Foul trouble. The Grizzlies hang around with their slow tempo and getting to the line. That's the only negative for the Lakers this game. Ryan Kelly has 3 quick personal fouls, the Lakers as a whole have 7 quick personal fouls.
Bottom Line
Short halftime post. The Lakers just have to keep this kind of effort up. Do it for the fans, this is the last home game of the season. Go out there, play, and get a victory. Enough said.
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