The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 131-114 defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies, marking their fourth loss on a road trip that has left them at a 4-4 record overall and 1-4 on the trip. The game highlighted the Lakers’ struggles in the absence of Anthony Davis, who was sidelined due to a bruised left heel, along with starting forward Rui Hachimura.
Without their All-Star big man, the Lakers were outmuscled inside, with the Grizzlies dominating in the paint, scoring 60 points, adding 15 second-chance points off 12 offensive rebounds, and finishing with 27 fastbreak points.
Despite the loss, LeBron James delivered a standout performance, scoring a season-high 39 points on 15-of-24 shooting, along with seven rebounds and six assists. In addition to his offensive effort, James made history by marking his 1,500th career game in the NBA.
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D’Angelo Russell added 12 points and three assists, while Austin Reaves contributed 19 points and five assists for the Lakers.
For the Grizzlies, Ja Morant led the charge with 20 points and five assists, while Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jaylen Wells also chipped in with 20 points each.