Grizzlies Struggle as Playoffs Approach

Austin Reaves returned from an ankle injury to score 25 points for the Lakers in a loss against the Bulls, continuing his streak of scoring 20-plus points for six consecutive games. The Memphis Grizzlies hit a rough patch, losing three consecutive games and dropping to the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference, compounded by Brandon Clarke's season-ending high-grade PCL strain. The Clippers defeated the Grizzlies 128-108, with James Harden and Kawhi Leonard leading the way, marking Memphis's fourth loss in five games. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies in scoring in the absence of Ja Morant, and the Grizzlies will try to break their losing streak against the Utah Jazz in their next outing.