MEMPHIS, Tenn. — — Ja Morant scored 20 factors earlier than leaving within the third quarter with a proper hamstring harm and the Memphis Grizzlies used their 3-point taking pictures to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 131-114 on Wednesday night time.
Rookie Jaylen Wells and Jaren Jackson Jr. additionally scored 20 factors every for the Grizzlies. There was no instant phrase on the extent of Morant’s harm.
LeBron James led the Lakers with 39 factors, whereas Austin Reaves added 19 regardless of going 2 for 9 from 3-point vary.
The Lakers performed with out beginning middle Anthony Davis, who was affected by left heel soreness. Rui Hachimura was additionally out with an sickness, givig rookie Dalton Knect from Tennessee his first NBA begin.
In the meantime, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins missed the sport due to a dying within the household. Assistant coach Tuomas Iisalo led the crew.
Lakers: With Davis out, Los Angeles was lacking 32.6 factors and 11.6 rebounds a sport and a dominant drive within the center. James tried to make up for the scoring however acquired little assist.
Grizzlies: Davis’ absence within the center helped the Grizzlies keep proper at their common scoring 60 factors within the paint.
Memphis held a 72-68 lead within the third quarter when reserve Jay Huff, a 7-foot-1 middle, related on three consecutive 3-pointers, then capped the run off with an offensive rebound resulting in a reverse dunk. The rally took the Grizzlies’ benefit to 85-71.
Neither crew makes an attempt numerous 3-pointers in comparison with the remainder of the league, however Memphis was taking pictures 48% from exterior the arc on the halfway level of the fourth interval. In the meantime, the Lakers had been caught at 25%.
Lakers host Philadelphia on Friday whereas the Grizzlies host Washington,.
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