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The Memphis Grizzlies learned about an hour before tipoff they wouldn't have their two-time All-Star point guard, with Ja Morant's bruised right hand aching too much to take the court.

They gave their teammate more time to heal.

Xavier Tillman scored a career-high 22 points and had 13 rebounds, and the Grizzlies tied their first-round Western Conference series at 1-1 Wednesday night by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 103-93.

“Obviously, this is a big win for us," Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said. “You know, great performance from him (Tillman), other guys as well.”

No. 2 seed Memphis sat Morant after he tested the right hand originally hurt April 7 in a win at Milwaukee and aggravated driving to the basket in the opening loss to the Lakers. He had more exams on the hand before being declared inactive and watched from the bench with his hand bandaged.

Jenkins called the move a “collective decision" as the Grizzlies hope Morant continues the improvement he's shown the past couple days and will be back sooner than later. Jenkins wouldn't guarantee when that will be. Game 3 is Saturday in Los Angeles.

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