The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 116-99, at FedEx Forum in Game 5 of their Western Conference quarterfinal-round series. The Lakers lead the series, 3-2.

The Grizzlies (2-3) came out up to the task of the do-or-die circumstances of the night, forging a 38-24 lead through one. The Lakers (2-3) managed to chop five points from their deficit prior to halftime, but when Memphis managed to double its advantage to 18 points in the third, the game was essentially decided.

Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 31 points, adding 19 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal. Austin Reaves furnished 17 points, eight rebounds, six assists and one steal. LeBron James generated a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double that included five assists, two steals and one block. D'Angelo Russell delivered 11 points, 10 assists, four boards and one steal.

Desmond Bane paced the Grizzlies with 33 points, supplementing them with 10 boards and five assists. Ja Morant generated a 31-point, 10-rebound double-double that included seven assists and one steal. Jaren Jackson supplied 18 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks and one steal.

The series shifts back to Los Angeles for Game 6 on Friday night.