Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins was enraged during the third quarter of the clash between Memphis Grizzlies and LA Lakers. Taylor Jenkins was so furious that he rushed to the court and interrupted the play which involved LeBron James and Jaren Jackson Jr.
Taylor Jenkins was fuming
The incident that infuriated Taylor Jenkins occurred after LeBron stole the ball from Jaren Jackson Jr. on a 50-50 play. LeBron and Jackson were involved in a scramble for the ball on the floor.
Jackson wrapped it up to gain the advantage before LeBron made an attempt to free his left arm. The Lakers superstar accidentally hit Jackson Jr. in the face which led to Jenkins storming to the court and disrupting the play. The incident occurred in front of the Grizzlies bench and Jenkins claimed to have got a clear view as he appealed that James clobbered Jackson Jr.
It was just a possession before LeBron was inadvertently hit in the face by Jackson in the Grizzlies’ halfcourt. LeBron was called for a turnover instead of that being a foul as the Grizzlies advanced the ball off the in-bounds play.
Taurean Prince bumped into him and called a timeout and Taylor Jenkins was slapped with a technical foul. The Grizzlies staffs eventually held him back. Check out the video clip below:
Taylor Jenkins was FURIOUS after the missed foul from Jaren Jackson Jr 👀 pic.twitter.com/42BEavvBHM
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Memphis Grizzlies trounce LA Lakers 127-113
The Lakers yet again suffered a loss against the Grizzlies with 127-113 outcome. LeBron James led his team and ended the game with 32 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and five steals. Despite a sluggish start, Anthony Davis scored 31 points, six rebounds, four assists, and a block.
Austin Reaves overall had a good game as he racked 19 points, with a season-high 12 assists, seven rebounds, and two steals. Christian Wood returned with 11 points, five rebounds, and a steal.
The Lakers and Grizzlies had an evenly matched pace at the onset of the game but LeBron turned up the heat when he scored four three-pointers in a row.
After Wood checked in, he scored seven points, including a three-pointer. The Lakers led 38-29 at the end of the first.
Marcus Smart, who before this game had missed his last 13 three-pointers, knocked down five of eight in the first half to help keep the Grizzlies within reach. Desmond Bane scored 3-pointer and brought them within two with two minutes left in the half.
Memphis took the lead by three to start the third quarter. The Lakers were lackluster energy and Grizzlies took the advantage. In the end, Grizzlies gained momentum and finished the game on a high note.
