LeBron James and Anthony Davis led the Los Angeles Lakers to victory against the Memphis Grizzlies, winning 123-120. James scored 37 points, with six crucial points in the final minute, and grabbed 10 rebounds. Davis contributed 36 points and secured 14 rebounds.
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Davis returned to the court after missing the Lakers’ previous game due to a left eye injury. He made 11 out of 22 shots in this game. James made 13 of his 20 shots, helping the Lakers break their two-game losing streak.
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GG Jackson scored 31 points for the Grizzlies, with Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jake LaRavia both scoring 28 points each. Jordan Goodwin added 23 points and grabbed 16 rebounds.
LeBron James responded with a driving score and a dunk
The Grizzlies held a narrow lead of 99-98 early in the fourth quarter and kept the game close. However, with 1:06 left in the game, LaRavia’s two free throws gave Memphis a 118-117 lead.
But James responded with a driving score and a dunk, along with two free throws, to secure the win for the Lakers.
The Lakers have already secured a spot in the Western Conference play-in round and are now aiming to improve their position.
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They were tied with Sacramento and Golden State for spots 8-10 before this game. The outcomes of the Kings’ and Warriors’ games later that night would determine their final standings.
Last season, the Lakers advanced from the play-in round and defeated the Grizzlies and the Warriors to reach the Western Conference finals. However, they were swept by the Denver Nuggets, who eventually became the NBA champions.
In contrast, the Grizzlies have faced numerous injuries throughout the season. In this game, they had more players listed on the injury report (13) than active players (eight).
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