Overview
- Los Angeles erased a 16-point deficit to beat Memphis 120-114, led by Luka Doncic’s 36 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and LeBron James’ 26 points and 10 assists.
- Jake LaRavia, starting in place of injured forward Rui Hachimura, added 26 points against his former team as the Lakers took both games of the two-game set at home.
- Deandre Ayton received early touches by design and finished with 15 points, eight rebounds and three blocks, helping hold the Grizzlies to 36.2% shooting after halftime.
- Redick has criticized the team’s offensive organization and said the playbook was simplified, yet the Lakers improved to 12-0 in games featuring clutch minutes this season.
- Hachimura will not travel for the upcoming back-to-back at New Orleans and San Antonio due to right calf soreness, Austin Reaves remains out with a left calf strain, and Gabe Vincent could return during the trip; Ja Morant missed Sunday’s game with a calf contusion.