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Doncic, James Power Lakers Past Short-Handed Grizzlies, 128-121

Memphis played short-handed against a Lakers roster still managing injuries.

Overview

  • Los Angeles sealed the game with a 12-2 fourth‑quarter run after briefly falling behind 110-109.
  • Luka Doncic scored 34 points with eight assists and six rebounds, and LeBron James added 31 points with nine boards and six assists.
  • Jake LaRavia provided a lift in the starting lineup with 21 points on 8-of-12 shooting and nine rebounds.
  • The Grizzlies were without six players, including Zach Edey, as Jaren Jackson Jr. led them with 25 points, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had 20, and Ja Morant posted 16 points and 11 assists.
  • The win moved the Lakers to 21-11, with a rematch against Memphis set for Sunday in Los Angeles; coach JJ Redick said Gabe Vincent aims to practice Saturday and will sit Sunday with a possible return early next week.