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Dec 9, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) dunks the ball during the first half against the Memphis Grizzles at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters
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Dec 9, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) dunks the ball during the first half against the Memphis Grizzles at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters
The Los Angeles Lakers suffer yet another loss for the season. The shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies took them down with a series of late game buckets to seal the deal. Lakers fall back to .500 while the Grizzlies rack up their 6th win in the last 7 games. Moreover, they snapped their 4 game losing streak to the Lakers as well.
However, LeBron James continues to add to his legacy as he reached another milestone.
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Despite being without Ja Morant and Brooks, the Grizzlies impressed once again. After going back and forth with the Lakers, they took over from late in the third all the way to the end of the game. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane emerged as the stars in the win while LeBron James put up a triple double that went in vain.
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Dec 9, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after a dunk during the first half against the Memphis Grizzles at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
This was the King’s 100th triple double, and the fans reacted to this feat.
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LeBron James with the century of triple doubles
Despite the Lakers taking the 95-108 loss, James continued to grow his legacy. This game marked the 100th time James posted a triple double in his career. He became just the fifth player to get to the 100 mark joining Jason Kidd, Magic Johnson, Oscar Robertson, and his teammate, Russell Westbrook, on that list. He is also the only player to have a triple double against all 30 teams. However, the game was not one he will remember.
The 100 Triple-Double Club:
Russell Westbrook
Oscar Robertson
Magic Johnson
Jason KiddAnd now, LeBron James. pic.twitter.com/KdmTHdZ7Fb
— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 10, 2021
LeBron when he dropped his 100th triple-double but they end up losing pic.twitter.com/KfHEJ0nlmL
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) December 10, 2021
LeBron James getting the 100th triple double of his career as the Lakers get blown out by the Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/3cipah2guJ
— #RingerNBA (@ringernba) December 10, 2021
Lebron just his 100th triple double FTWIW
— SHOWTIMEFORUM (@showtime_forum) December 10, 2021
LEBRON HAS HIS 100TH CAREER TRIPLE DOUBLE 🔥.
Congrats king, in making another milestone in your career and giving it your all in this lakers team despite being pre much 37 pic.twitter.com/K8KIy3w182
— Lakers fan for life 💛💜 *I fb* (@LakersxWhitesox) December 10, 2021
On a positive note…Lebron gets his 100th triple double of his career…Only the 5th player in NBA history
— Allen Sliwa (@AllenSliwa) December 10, 2021
LeBron finally gets his 100th Triple Double, we are witnessing a goat 🐐
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) December 10, 2021
Lebron has a triple double and shooting 50%. We are currently down 12. This is unacceptable
— Jay (@ranchpizzzas) December 10, 2021
At least Lebron got his triple double pic.twitter.com/5vsgvNjHdQ
— Clamp💋 (@ClampCondone) December 10, 2021
Least LeBron got a triple double
— The Washed King 👑 (@23Washed) December 10, 2021
After the game was tied in the third quarter, the Grizzlies took their home support and put on a show. They took advantage of the defensive hole in the Lakers and kept scoring. Bane had 23 points and 3 rebounds to his name. Jaren Jackson Jr. had yet another 20+ point game and proved his worth.
For the Lakers, their defensive schemes continue to not play well in the game. Giving away points late in the game and failing to retaliate has hurt them on more than a few occasions so far. Their ‘Big 3’ went silent late in the game as Anthony Davis scored 22 points to lead the Lakers. LeBron James added 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists while Westbrook contributed with just 9 points.
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