US EditionLuka Doncic, LeBron James Carry Lakers in Win vs. Grizzlies
Luka Doncic scored 34 points and LeBron James added 31 as the Lakers capitalized on the Grizzlies missing six players to secure a 128-121 win.
- On January 2, 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 128-121 to open a two-game set at Crypto.com Arena.
- A week earlier the Los Angeles Lakers were coming off a season-worst three-game losing streak after dropping three of five before recent back-to-back wins.
- LeBron James contributed 31 points with nine rebounds and six assists while Luka Doncic scored 34 points, added eight assists and six rebounds, and Lakers reserve Jake LaRavia added 21 points and nine rebounds.
- The Lakers preserved a perfect 11-0 clutch-minutes record with late-game execution, using a 12-2 fourth-quarter run capped by LeBron James' layup with 1:57 remaining to secure a 121-112 lead.
- Next up, Memphis visits Crypto.com Arena on Sunday at 6:30 PM PT after dropping four of six despite Jaren Jackson Jr.'s 25-point game.
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After a recent slump, the Los Angeles Lakers finally picked up their 21st win of the season on Saturday night, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 128-121 in front of their home fans at Crypto.com Arena. Slovenian star Luka Dončić scored 34 points in the Lakers' victory and stressed after the game that every player is important in the (current) rotation of the 17-time NBA champions.
Luka Doncic sealed 34 points and LeBron James contributed 31 to support Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena against the Memphis Grizzlies of Santi Aldama, which surrendered 128-121 despite the 15 points of Spanish.wf_cms.rss.read_more
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