The Memphis Grizzlies faced the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the playoffs with the series tied 2-2, but the game was not without controversy. A disturbing incident occurred when Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane appeared to elbow AD (Anthony Davis) in the groin while challenging the defense of the Lakers star. Although there was no penalty for the incident, video footage shows Davis falling to the ground while clutching his groin. However, Coach Darvin Ham is optimistic that Davis will not be sidelined, saying that while the player is hurting, the injury is not severe enough to cause him to miss time. Despite the injury, Davis still made a significant impact throughout the game and played until the end, blocking Ja Morant's potential game-winner to end regulation and coming up with important baskets in the extra period. The Lakers held on to win the game and take a 3-1 lead in the playoffs. The next game will test the Lakers physically because it is scheduled the day after the last. If Davis is unable to play because of his injury, this would be a huge setback for the Lakers and a positive for the Grizzlies, who are already missing Steven Adams due to a sprained right PCL.