Anthony Davis delivered a dominant performance with 40 points and 16 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 116-110 on Sunday night. The win improved the Lakers’ record to 14-12, while Memphis dropped to 18-9 after seeing its four-game winning streak snapped.
LeBron James returned to the lineup after missing two games due to a foot injury and personal reasons. He contributed 18 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists in 34 minutes of action, despite committing five turnovers.
Austin Reaves provided critical support for Los Angeles with 19 points, including key free throws late in the game. The Lakers built a commanding 64-46 halftime lead and never trailed throughout the contest.
Jaren Jackson Jr. paced Memphis with 25 points, while Ja Morant added 20 points. Zach Edey contributed a double-double off the bench with 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Luke Kennard chipped in 12 points. Despite their efforts, the Grizzlies struggled to recover from a poor first half.
Davis was unstoppable early, tallying 22 points and 10 rebounds by halftime. He briefly exited in the third quarter after a shoulder injury but returned in the fourth to score 12 clutch points. His interior presence and efficiency (15-for-22 from the field) were key in holding off a late Memphis rally.
James energized the Lakers early, starting the game with a one-handed dunk and following it with a defensive block. His impact helped Los Angeles establish momentum, but Davis carried the bulk of the load offensively.
The Grizzlies were held to just 39.2% shooting from the field. They trailed by 18 points at halftime and were unable to reduce the deficit to fewer than six points in the second half.
Los Angeles also saw solid contributions from Cam Reddish, who scored eight points off the bench, and Max Christie, who added seven points and provided defensive energy. Despite struggling from beyond the arc (10-for-34), the Lakers capitalized on free throws and outscored Memphis 28-25 at the line.
For Memphis, Jackson Jr. continued his strong season, but turnovers proved costly as the Grizzlies committed 20 giveaways. Ja Morant struggled with efficiency, shooting just 6-for-21 from the field, and Memphis failed to capitalize on second-chance opportunities despite grabbing 17 offensive rebounds.
