AUDIO: Eric Hasseltine on Thursday's (11/14/24) Jeffrey Wright & Company Show on the Grizzlies/Lakers game and preview of Grizz vs. GSW
The Memphis Grizzlies did all they could without Desmond Bane and Ja Morant, but fell short against the Lakers and another King-style triple-double performance from Lebron James. Final: Lakers 128 Grizzlies 123
James delivered 34 points, 11 rebounds, and 14 assists on the night. The game saw several lead changes in the fourth quarter, with the Grizzlies briefly pulling ahead before the Lakers regained control. Anthony Davis also made a significant contribution, hitting a career milestone with 18,000 points.
The game featured one of the best games of Dalton Knecht's young career as the rookie scored 19 points (+17) on the night.
The Grizzlies were led in scoring by Jaren Jackson Jr. with 29 points on the night.
Next up: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors Friday (11/15) at 9:00 p.m. at the Chase Center in San Francisco live on 92.9 FM ESPN