Memphis Grizzlies Beat Slumping Los Angeles Lakers

Memphis Grizzlies Beat Slumping Los Angeles Lakers
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) defends Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., on Dec. 29, 2021. AP Photo/Nikki Boertman
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MEMPHIS, Tenn.—Ja Morant scored 41 points, Desmond Bane added 20, and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 14-point second-half deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 104-99 on Dec. 29.

LeBron James led Los Angeles with 37 points—a day short of his 37th birthday—and 13 rebounds, and a season-high eight 3-pointers. Russell Westbrook added a triple-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists.