Rapid Reaction: Lakers 116, Grizzlies 111 (2OT)  March, 13, 2012
Kamenetzky By Andy Kamenetzky No Zach Randolph and no Rudy Gay?
Ultimately, it was a bit too much of a problem for the
Grizzlies, who hung very tough without two of their three best
players, even forcing 10 bonus minutes of basketball to decide
the contest. Lesser names like Tony Allen, Marreese Speights and
Quincy Pondexter were clearly up to the task of filling those
gaps. Plus, a gritty showing from a squad that made the playoffs
without Gay last season, and has thrived all season without Z-Bo
or Darrell Arthur shouldn't be shocking. But ultimately, the
absence of a true go-to option grew increasingly evident against
a Lakers squad at full strength. Luck can only be pushed for so
long. And in the meantime, the Lakers eventually capitalized on
these fortunate circumstances.  Here are four takeaways from the
win.  1) The Lakers barely survived Pau Gasol waiting a long
time before showing up at all. From start to finish, the
presences of Andrew