The Los Angeles Lakers had a big opportunity ahead of them when they returned home for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies. With the series tied 1-1, they had a chance to take control once again and put Memphis in a needy situation.
Some may have wondered if the Lakers, who have suffered several inexcusable losses this season, would come out focused and aggressive, or if they would look as if they thought all they had to do was show up.
