Grizzlies Rally Past Lakers In Memphis
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, 108-95, at FedEx Forum on Thursday evening.

The Lakers got out to a good start with a, 29-25, lead after one quarter, but the Grizzlies came out on fire in the second and outscored the visitors by 10, to take a six-point lead at halftime. The Lakers reclaimed the lead early in the third, but the Grizzlies closed the quarter on a, 17-6, run to take a seven-point lead into the final frame. The Lakers fell apart in the fourth, as the Grizzlies rallied to a game-high 16-point lead with just under six minutes left and held on for the impressive home win.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way for the Grizzlies, with 25 points, five rebounds and three steals, in 29 minutes. Desmond Bane followed up with 23 points, three rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block, while Tyus Jones and De'Anthony Melton totaled 12 points each. The Grizzlies shot 44 percent from the field, including 14-of-42 from long range.

Meanwhile, Anthony Davis was the high-point man for the Lakers, as he finished with 22 points, eight rebounds, a steal and a block, in 39 minutes. LeBron James logged a triple-double, with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, four steals and two blocks, while Avery Bradley and Talen Horton-Tucker chipped in 10 points, each. The Lakers shot 46 percent from the field, including 12-of-30 from deep.

The Lakers (13-13) will look to bounce back as they take on the Thunder in OKC on Friday. The Grizzlies (15-11) play host to the Rockets on Saturday.
Posted on: 12/9/2021 7:57 PM
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