US EditionLuka Doncic, LeBron James Lead Lakers to 2nd Straight Win over Grizzlies
- On Jan. 4, 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-114 at Crypto.com Arena in the second game of their two-game set.
- Trailing by as much as 16 in the second quarter, the Lakers steadily chipped away while Memphis, missing Ja Morant and losing rookie Cedric Coward to an ankle injury, struggled with depth.
- Led by Luka Doncic and LeBron James, the Lakers outscored Memphis 22-15 in the final 5:12, with Doncic posting 36 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and James adding 26 points, 10 assists.
- Looking at the standings, the Lakers improved to 120-0 in clutch games, while the Grizzlies lost their fourth straight ahead of Jan. 6.
- Coach J.J. Redick said the Lakers must improve defensive carryover during their recent slide, while Jake LaRavia, starting for the injured Rui Hachimura, scored 26 points in a key role Sunday.
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The Los Angeles Lakers entered the new year with two wins over Memphis. After a poor December, Luka Dončić is back in form.
Luka Dončić, by far the best scorer of the game, led the Los Angeles Lakers to their 22nd win of the season. In the matchup between the teams, which met for the second time in three days, the guests from Memphis were in the lead by 14 points in the first half, and the Lakers showed quality in the rest of the game. Dončić was once again an important man, as he connected key three-pointers in decisive moments and the home team ran away with the sc…
NBA: Luka Doncic helps Lakers sweep two-game set from Grizzlies
Luka Doncic flirted with a triple-double with 36 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, LeBron James added 26 points with 10 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers swept a two-game set against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies by rallying for a 120-114 victory on Sunday.
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Luka Doncic, LeBron James lead Lakers to 2nd straight win over Grizzlies
LOS ANGELES — One of the biggest sources of frustration for Lakers Coach JJ Redick during the team’s recent slide has been the lack of carryover. Whether it’s remembering after-timeout plays (ATOs), improved transition defense, player availability or simply playing hard – a season-long emphasis for a team that oftentimes struggles in that area – the Lakers have lacked on-court consistency for several weeks. But one thing they have consistently d…
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