The Los Angeles Lakers lost 116-99 in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday and LeBron James has promised to shake off his poor performance.
LeBron James missed 12 of the 17 shots he attempted including having a game-high five turnovers in the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-99 Game 5 loss Wednesday to the Memphis Grizzlies.
LeBron on his rough night against Memphis
"Tonight I was s---," he said after No. 2-seeded Memphis climbed to within 3-2 in their first-round series with the No. 7 Lakers. "I'll be better in Game 6."
Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 31 points while also tying his career playoff high with 19 rebounds. Davis offered support to his co-star after the loss.
"I had my head down and he was telling me to keep my head up. And I kind of just relayed that same message to him tonight," Davis said.
"You have the most points scored ever. You're the best basketball player to ever touch the court."
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The Lakers will get another chance Friday to close out at home, where they're 3-0 this postseason, including their play-in win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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