Lakers get well from Bulls meltdown with win over Grizzlies, who drop first sport since firing Taylor Jenkins

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired a much-needed win Saturday, in opposition to a crew immediately attempting to determine its future.

There have been no shooters left open, inbounds turnovers or Josh Giddey buzzer-beaters this time. Los Angeles recovered from its absolute howler of a loss to the Chicago Bulls with a 134-127 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, a day after Memphis surprised the basketball world by firing head coach Taylor Jenkins.

All three of LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves posted at the very least 25 factors, with James and Dončić recreating maybe probably the most iconic picture of James profession, his twin portrait with Dwyane Wade throughout his stint with the Miami Warmth.

The Lakers entered Saturday having final 4 of their previous 5 video games and eight of their final 12. Lots of these losses have been attributable to accidents — James missed two weeks with a groin damage — however Los Angeles was solely 1-3 since James got here again. Had they not been capable of beat a Grizzlies crew taking part in its first sport below interim coach Tuomas Iisalo, it might have been regarding.

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