Overview

• The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 134-127, solidifying their hold on the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference playoff race.
• Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 31 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds, while Luka Doncic and LeBron James combined for 54 points and 17 assists.
• The Lakers' victory secured the season tiebreaker against Memphis, giving them a critical edge in the standings with eight games remaining.
• Ja Morant returned for the Grizzlies after a six-game injury absence, contributing 22 points and 10 assists, but Memphis has now lost five of their last six games.
• This was the first game for Memphis under interim coach Tuomas Iisalo, following the abrupt firing of head coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday.