At a Glance
- Lakers win 120-114 over Grizzlies
- Luka Dončić scores 36 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists
- LeBron James posts 26 points and 10 assists
- Why it matters: Lakers secure back-to-back victory, snapping a 4-of-5 losing streak
The Los Angeles Lakers rallied from an 11-point deficit to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-114 on Sunday night. Luka Dončić poured in 36 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, while LeBron James added 26 points and 10 assists.
Game Highlights
The Lakers trailed by 11 points with just under three minutes left in the third quarter. An 8-2 run closed the gap, and a pull-up jumper from Dončić at 5:12 remaining gave Los Angeles a 100-99 lead. Consecutive three-pointers from Dončić pushed the score to 112-103 with 2:08 left.
- Key performers
- Luka Dončić: 36 pts, 9 reb, 8 ast
- LeBron James: 26 pts, 10 ast
- Jake LaRavia: 26 pts
- Deandre Ayton: 15 pts
Grizzlies Performance
Memphis struggled to keep pace. Jaylen Wells scored 23 points, while rookie Cedric Coward had 16 points and 9 rebounds before an ankle injury ended his game. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 14 points and Jock Landale tallied 13 points with 10 rebounds.
- Injury updates
- Cedric Coward: out after halftime ankle injury
- Ja Morant: missed game due to calf injury
Key Takeaways
- Lakers secure consecutive win over Grizzlies
- Dončić’s 36 points highlight his all-round impact
- James’ double-double fuels Lakers’ comeback
The victory keeps the Lakers on a positive trajectory after a series of losses, positioning them for a strong finish to the season.
