The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 128-123 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. LeBron James’ standout performance played a major role in the Lakers’ success, while the Grizzlies faced extra challenges without their key player, Ja Morant, who missed the game due to injury.
This win extended the Lakers’ winning streak to three games, raising their season record to 7-4. The team now sits comfortably in sixth place in the Western Conference standings. For the Grizzlies, the loss brought their record to 7-5, positioning them just one spot below the Lakers in the Western Conference rankings.
LeBron James Makes History As Lakers Defeat Grizzlies
LeBron James, who recently touched on his retirement, delivered a standout performance against Memphis that not only led the Lakers to victory but also cemented his place in the record books. The 39-year-old star finished with 35 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds.
It marked his third consecutive triple-double, making him the oldest player in NBA history to achieve this feat. His recent triple-doubles also came against the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers.
Anthony Davis added to the Lakers’ strong showing with 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 3 assists in just 32 minutes of play. Meanwhile, Rui Hachimura and rookie Dalton Knecht each scored 19 points, and Austin Reaves contributed with 18 points, two rebounds, and six assists. D’Angelo Russell rounded out the scoring for the Lakers with eight points.
The Grizzlies fought hard, with seven players finishing in double figures. Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 29 points, while Santi Aldama, Scottie Pippen Jr., and Marcus Smart each contributed 15 points. Zach Edey and Luke Kennard added 12 points apiece, and Jake LaRavia finished with 10 points. Jaylen Wells added nine points in the close loss.
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LeBron James’ team is now set to face the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, while the Grizzlies will travel to San Francisco to take on the Golden State Warriors.
