Overview
- After missing three games with a sprained left finger and a left lower‑leg contusion, Dončić led Los Angeles to a 117-112 win in Memphis to open NBA Cup group play.
- The Grizzlies erupted for 42 second-quarter points, including a 27-4 run, to take a 69-55 halftime lead before the Lakers flipped the game after the break.
- Dončić posted 44 points, 12 rebounds and six assists and scored 16 in the fourth quarter to close out the comeback.
- Austin Reaves added 21 points and Jake LaRavia contributed 13 as Los Angeles filled gaps with LeBron sidelined.
- Ja Morant was limited to eight points on 3-for-14 shooting, while LeBron James did not play and is targeted for a mid-November return.