Lakers Triumph 117-112 Against Grizzlies in Thrilling Game Recap

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Lakers Triumph 117-112 Against Grizzlies in Thrilling Game Recap

In a thrilling matchup on Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers triumphed over the Memphis Grizzlies with a score of 117-112. The game marked the opening round of the NBA Cup for both teams.

Luka Doncic’s Impressive Return

Luka Doncic made a remarkable return to the court after missing three games. He led the Lakers with an impressive 44 points, along with 12 rebounds and six assists. This performance continued his streak of 11 consecutive games scoring at least 25 points against the Grizzlies.

Supporting Players

Austin Reaves contributed significantly to the Lakers’ victory, adding 21 points. Jake LaRavia scored 13 points for Los Angeles, helping secure the win despite the absence of star player LeBron James, who is sidelined due to right sciatica.

For the Grizzlies, Jock Landale and Jaylen Wells each scored 16 points, while Jaren Jackson Jr. added 15 points. Ja Morant struggled throughout the game, finishing with just eight points on 3-of-14 shooting, along with seven assists.

Game Highlights

The Grizzlies dominated the second quarter, scoring 42 points.
They had a significant rally, scoring 27-4 in the final minutes of the first half.
Memphis led 69-55 at halftime.
In the third quarter, the Lakers, led by Doncic, quickly closed the gap.
There were 14 lead changes and seven ties by the start of the fourth quarter.