NBA Roundup: Without Starting Guards, Grizzlies Get by Lakers

NBA Roundup: Without Starting Guards, Grizzlies Get by Lakers
Memphis Grizzles forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second half at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on Dec. 9, 2021. Petre Thomas/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 25 points and Desmond Bane added 23 as the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies returned to their winning ways Thursday with a 108–95 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers.

Tyus Jones and De'Anthony Melton added 12 points each as the Grizzlies won without starting guards Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks, who are in COVID-19 protocol. Brooks was a late scratch after playing Wednesday.