The Los Angeles Lakers look to build their momentum as they go in tonight. They are facing off an impressive Memphis Grizzlies, who are without their star, Ja Morant. Looking for their second win in a row, the Lakers are sure showing out on the offensive end. However, the impressive Grizzlies have managed to take the lead.
Meanwhile, it seems LeBron James is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
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Despite being in Year 19, James is putting up great numbers and leading the way. The Lakers were a losing side in his absence. Hence, he has proved just how valuable he is to the team. However, the shorthanded Grizzlies have managed to keep the advantage.
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Dec 3, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) goes up for a dunk past Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) and guard Reggie Jackson (1) in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
James started off the game with an emphatic dunk and did the signature mean mug face to cap it off.
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After Davis got the successful steal, Russell Westbrook took control of the fast break. As he went along the baseline, James made his way into the paint. Westbrook was quick to spot his run and laid it off for the ‘King’. James went soaring through the air and finished the play with a dunk. He even brought out his mean mug after the dunk.
It has been a back and forth game so far. However, the Grizzlies took over late in the third and continued their domination in the fourth. Despite that, the Lakers have been a much better offensive team so far.
Sadly, their late-game struggles came through once again and have gone silent on both ends of the floor.
Unsurprisingly, LeBron James is leading the Lakers once again with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Anthony Davis and Westbrook have combined for 25 points. For the Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson continues to shine with 20 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 steals. Bane and Melton act as three-point threats, shooting 44% and 40% respectively. Memphis has shown true grit and fights so far while the Lakers look hesitant in their game plans.
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