Overview
- Luka Doncic marked his first game back after a three-game absence with 44 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in a 117-112 win over the Grizzlies.
- With the victory, the Lakers moved to 4-2 overall and 1-0 in NBA Cup group play.
- Doncic became the second player in NBA history to start a season with three straight 40-point games, joining Wilt Chamberlain.
- Marcus Smart rejoined the lineup and added 12 points, four assists, three rebounds and two steals.
- NBA Communications announced Austin Reaves is the sixth player to average 30+ points and 10+ assists over his first five games; LeBron James remains out with right-side sciatica and Deandre Ayton sat the second half with a wrapped lower back.