Doncic Stars in Lakers' NBA Cup Victory Over Grizzlies
Luka Doncic returned strongly to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 117–112 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies in their NBA Cup opener on Friday night. Despite missing three games due to finger and leg injuries, Doncic impressed with 44 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists.
Lakers Overcome Absence of LeBron James
The Lakers played without LeBron James, sidelined by a sciatic nerve issue, but Doncic's comeback injected needed energy into the team. Austin Reaves contributed 21 points and Jake LaRavia added 13 to support the effort.
Doncic’s Dominance Over Memphis Continues
Doncic extended his streak against the Grizzlies by scoring at least 25 points for the 11th consecutive game.
Grizzlies’ Struggle and Key Performers
Memphis started strong, controlling the second quarter with a 27–4 run and taking a 69–55 halftime lead. Jock Landale and Jaylen Wells both scored 16 points. However, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant had a tough night, with Morant scoring just eight points on 3-of-14 shooting but adding seven assists.
Game Flow and Final Outcome
The Lakers rallied in the second half, spearheaded by Doncic’s 16 points in the third quarter to erase the deficit. The match was closely contested, featuring 14 lead changes and seven ties, before the Lakers secured the win in the fourth quarter.
Upcoming Fixture
The Lakers will host the Miami Heat on Sunday.
"Luka Doncic made a brilliant return for the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 44 points with 12 rebounds and six assists to lead his team to a 117–112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies."
Author’s summary: Doncic’s impactful return boosts the Lakers as they overcome a halftime deficit to defeat the Grizzlies in a thrilling NBA Cup opener.
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