Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers player stats and box score (Dec. 15) | 2024-25 NBA season

The LA Lakers dominated the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies before holding on for a 116-110 win. LA led 64-46 at halftime before Memphis won the next two quarters 64-52. The Lakers took a 2-1 lead in the season series and improved its record to 14-12 following their victory.

Anthony Davis erupted for a game-high 40 points with 16 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block. LeBron James contributed 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists after returning from injury layoff.

The Grizzlies' desperate attempt to rally took a big hit when Jaren Jackson Jr., who led his team with 25 points, fouled out. Jackson committed a loose ball foul on Anthony Davis with 4:12 remaining in the game. Davis made two free throws to push the Lakers' lead to 109-98.

LA's defense held Ja Morant to 20 points on 6-for-21 shooting, including 2-for-7 from deep. Desmond Bane also had an off-night, finishing with seven points, but contributed seven rebounds and seven assists.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers player stats and box score

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Memphis Grizzlies player stats and box score

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Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Brandon Clarke	5	5	1	0	0	1	2-4	0-0	1-2	-9
Jaren Jackson Jr.	25	5	2	1	0	2	9-13	2-3	5-6	-13
Jaylen Wells	8	0	0	0	0	0	3-8	0-0	0-0	+4
Ja Morant	20	7	6	3	0	7	6-21	2-7	6-8	-8
Desmond Bane	7	7	7	0	0	1	3-8	0-2	1-1	-12
Santi Aldama	6	3	0	1	1	0	1-8	0-3	4-4	+1
Jake LaRavia	2	2	2	1	0	3	0-2	0-1	2-2	-9
Jay Huff	3	3	0	1	0	1	1-3	1-2	0-0	-8
Zach Edey	13	10	1	1	1	0	6-8	0-0	1-1	+12
Marcus Smart	7	3	3	0	0	1	3-11	1-4	0-0	0
Luke Kennard	12	3	3	2	0	1	3-7	3-4	3-4	+18
Scotty Pippen Jr.	2	2	0	0	1	2	1-4	0-2	0-0	-6
Colin Castleton	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
John Konchar	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Cam Spencer	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

LA Lakers player stats and box score

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Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Anthony Davis	40	16	2	2	1	4	15-22	1-4	9-12	+14
Rui Hachimura	8	6	1	1	1	3	2-5	0-1	4-6	+13
LeBron James	18	8	8	1	2	5	7-17	3-6	1-4	0
Austin Reaves	19	2	8	2	0	1	6-15	2-8	5-5	+11
Max Christie	7	2	1	0	1	1	1-3	1-2	4-4	+7
Cam Reddish	8	2	1	2	2	1	3-6	0-2	2-2	+8
Christian Koloko	1	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	1-2	-11
D'Angelo Russell	7	3	2	1	1	3	2-7	2-6	1-2	-7
Gabe Vincent	3	2	0	1	1	1	1-3	1-3	0-0	-3
Dalton Knecht	5	3	0	0	0	2	2-4	0-2	1-2	-2
Maxwell Lewis	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Quincy Olivari	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Bronny James	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers Game Summary

The Memphis Grizzlies traveled to Hollywood on Sunday for a matchup against the LA Lakers. Memphis, which lost 128-123 to Los Angeles in their second meeting, hoped to bounce back with a win.

The Lakers were rude hosts as they raced to a 30-20 lead after the first quarter. Anthony Davis had 12 points to start the game, while LeBron James added seven points and three assists.

Davis and Co. dominated the first half behind a suffocating defense. They limited the Grizzlies to 14-for-46 shooting, including 3-for-14 from deep. Jaren Jackson Jr. had 16 points, but had little help from his teammates. Ja Morant contributed seven points but shot 1-for-8. Memphis trailed 64-54 at halftime.

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The Grizzlies had their best stretch in the third quarter, outscoring the Lakers 31-22. After trailing 64-46 at halftime, the Grizzlies entered the fourth quarter down 86-77.

LA kept the Grizzlies at bay with timely defensive stops and key baskets. Memphis crept to 105-98 after an acrobatic layup by Ja Morant. The Lakers responded by scoring the next four points before eventually winning 116-100.

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