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Lakers Stay Perfect in Clutch, Rally Past Grizzlies Behind Dončić and James

Veteran poise powers a perfect clutch run heading into a quick road back-to-back.

Overview

  • Sunday’s 120-114 finish over Memphis completed a two-game sweep and pushed Los Angeles to 22-11.
  • The Lakers erased a 16-point first-half hole and won clutch time 20-15, shooting 5-of-8 with an 8-3 rebound edge.
  • Luka Dončić led with 36 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, while LeBron James posted 26, seven and 10.
  • Jake LaRavia added 26 points and Deandre Ayton had 15 points, eight rebounds and three blocks against a shorthanded Grizzlies group.
  • JJ Redick pointed to improved late-game defense, with the NBA defining clutch time as the final five minutes within five points, and the next tests come at New Orleans and San Antonio.