The Los Angeles Lakers’ miserable 127-113 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at the Crypto.com Arena brought their current losing streak to four games, a sign of their ongoing struggles. Lakers fans’ annoyance was so intense that many of them expressed their displeasure and demanded immediate action.
LeBron James scored 32 points, dished out seven assists, and pulled down four rebounds, while Anthony Davis finished with 31 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Nevertheless, the Lakers were unable to overcome the Grizzlies’ coordinated effort. Marcus Smart scored 29 points, Desmond Bane scored 24 points and dished out 13 assists, and Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 31 points and nine rebounds.
LeBron James’ exciting dunks and three-pointers gave the Lakers some momentum despite their early offensive struggles. But the Grizzlies, led by Marcus Smart and Ja Morant, closed the gap with the Lakers and trailed 38-29 at the end of the first quarter.
Despite the Lakers’ better defensive play in the second quarter, the Grizzlies were still able to close the gap and lead by a narrow margin at halftime, 59-58. LeBron James and Jaren Jackson Jr. engaged in a heated exchange in the third quarter, which increased the intensity of the game. The Grizzlies, led by Jaren Jackson Jr., rallied to tie the game at 94 points entering the fourth quarter after the Lakers had taken the lead again.
Sadly, the Lakers’ focus and energy levels declined during the pivotal fourth quarter.
Sadly, the Lakers’ focus and energy levels declined during the pivotal fourth quarter. Taking advantage of their momentum, the Grizzlies went on an 11-2 run that further outclassed the Lakers. LeBron James missed key free throws, and the Grizzlies’ ability to score from beyond the arc allowed them to pull away and win.
