LeBron James achieved his third straight triple-double, guiding the Los Angeles Lakers to an exciting 128-123 comeback victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday evening. His 35 points, 14 assists, and 12 rebounds propelled the Lakers to win, increasing their home winning streak to 6-0 this season.
Anthony Davis Delivers in the Fourth Quarter
Anthony Davis played a key role in the closing minutes, tallying 11 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter despite dealing with foul issues. Returning to the game with 6:48 on the clock. Furthermore, Davis swiftly impacted the outcome, sinking a crucial 3-pointer with 4:51 to go, securing the Lakers’ lead at 111-108. Davis grabbed 14 rebounds and achieved the career milestone of 18,000 points early in the game, becoming the 80th player in NBA history to reach this mark.
Supporting Cast Shines
Novice Dalton Knecht and Rui Hachimura both contributed 19 points. Moreover, as Knecht demonstrated exceptional precision by sinking all five of his three-point shots. The Lakers collectively made a season-best 20 three-pointers, aiding James and Davis in their fight against a determined Memphis team.
Grizzlies’ Effort Falls Short
Jaren Jackson Jr. topped the Grizzlies with 29 points, and Marcus Smart added 14 points in his comeback from an ankle injury. Memphis had seven players reach double digits in scoring, marking their fourth consecutive game with this achievement. Their attempts, however, were insufficient against the Lakers’ potent offense in the last quarter.
Both teams are now turning their attention to NBA Cup matches on Friday night. Furthermore, as the Grizzlies will be playing against the Golden State Warriors. Also, the Lakers will be going up against the San Antonio Spurs. With LeBron James performing exceptionally, the Lakers keep advancing this hopeful season.
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