In an impressive game, LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies with a score of 128-123. James achieved his third straight triple-double, scoring 35 points, securing 14 assists, and 12 rebounds. His teammate Anthony Davis contributed significantly with 11 of his 21 points scored in the fourth quarter, including a 3-pointer with just 4:51 remaining. This crucial shot put the Lakers in the lead for the remainder of the game.
The Memphis Grizzlies put up a strong fight, with Jaren Jackson Jr. leading the team with 29 points. However, their three-game winning streak was halted by the Lakers’ strong performance. Rookie Dalton Knecht and Rui Hachimura were key contributors to the Lakers’ win, adding 19 points each. The Lakers managed to overcome a deficit at the end of three quarters, trailing 96-91, before rallying in the final quarter with an initial 10-2 run.
The Grizzlies made a strong showing, with seven players scoring in double figures for the fourth straight game. Marcus Smart, who had been sidelined for six games due to an ankle injury, had a comeback scoring 14 points. However, this wasn’t enough to secure a win over the Lakers.
The game demonstrated the Lakers’ home game prowess. With their win, the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game record is currently 6-0 for the first time since the 2010-11 season. This is a significant milestone for the team and is an indicator of their strong performance this season.
Anthony Davis reached a notable career milestone during the game. With a layup at the 7:51 mark of the first quarter, Davis achieved 18,000 career points, making him the 80th player in NBA history to reach this level. Furthermore, he is just one of twelve players to also have at least 7,000 rebounds and 1,500 blocks since the 1973-74 season.
Another impressive statistic from the game was the Lakers’ significant number of 3-pointers. The team made 20 3-pointers in total, which is their season high. Rookie Dalton Knecht proved his worth, making every shot from beyond the arc. Looking ahead, both the Lakers and the Grizzlies have NBA Cup games on Friday night. The Grizzlies will face Golden State, and the Lakers will travel to play San Antonio.
