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Doncic, James Lead Lakers Comeback Win
3 Jan
Summary
- Luka Doncic scored 34 points, leading the Lakers' rally.
- LeBron James added 31 points in the Lakers' victory.
- Memphis Grizzlies played shorthanded, missing six players.
The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 128-121 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, fueled by a dominant performance from their stars. Luka Doncic led the charge with 34 points, while LeBron James added 31, including a critical basket to cap off a decisive 12-2 run in the fourth quarter that ultimately put the game out of reach.
The Grizzlies, who were playing without six key players, battled valiantly, with six players reaching double-digit scoring. Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 25 points, and former Laker Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 20. Despite a strong effort, Memphis couldn't overcome the Lakers' late surge and has now lost four of its last six games.
The game saw several shifts in momentum. The Lakers initially built a 15-point lead, but the Grizzlies responded with an 18-point run to briefly take the lead. Caldwell-Pope's timely three-pointers tied the game at 96-all entering the final quarter, but the Lakers' star power ultimately prevailed in the closing moments.
