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Introduction: The Los Angeles Lakers continued their dominance over the Memphis Grizzlies with a 111-101 win in Game 3 of their Western Conference playoffs matchup. The Lakers have now taken a 2-1 lead in the series, with another home game upcoming. Lakers' Strong Start: The Lakers' strong start set the tone for the game, with an 18-2 run followed by a 35-9 lead after the first quarter. The Grizzlies were simply chasing the game from that point on, but they gave a good effort to make it somewhat competitive in the second half. Complete TeamEffort: Rick Mahorn, former Bad Boys teammate of Isaiah Thomas, and Matt Weiner hosted Playoff Central Live presented by State Farm. They agreed that the Lakers won the game in the opening 10 minutes, setting the tone with their buzzsaw approach. The Lakers were clearly the better team, and their victory was a result of a complete team effort. Anthony Davis' Performance: Anthony Davis was aggressive from the start, and his performance set the tone for the rest of the team. However, the Lakers' most impressive aspect was their defense, which limited the Grizzlies to just nine points in the first quarter. This defensive effort tied an NBA record for the most lopsided first quarter in NBA playoff history. Controversial Moment: The Lakers' victory was not without controversy, as Dylan Brooks was ejected from the game for hitting LeBron James in the groin. Brooks has had a history of incidents like this, and it remains to be seen what consequences he will face for his actions. Conclusion: In conclusion, the Lakers dominated the Grizzlies in Game 3, setting the tone early with their strong defense and offensive prowess. With a 2-1 series lead, the Lakers will look to continue their dominance over the Grizzlies in their next matchup.