The Los Angeles Lakers secured another important victory. They beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-121. This game happened on January 2, 2026. The Lakers played at home. Their record is now 21-11 overall. They are 9-6 when playing at home. It seems like Luka Doncic and LeBron James are really getting things going. But, specific player stats for this Grizzlies game aren’t available yet.
A Gritty Home Win
The Lakers didn’t have an easy night. The Grizzlies kept it pretty close. Memphis started strong with 31 points in the first quarter. But the Lakers answered with 39 points. They really set the tone early. The quarter scores for the Grizzlies were 31, 29, 36, and 25 points. That gave them 121 total points. For the Lakers, it was 39, 27, 30, and 32 points. This added up to their 128 total.
The Grizzlies were shorthanded. That probably made it tougher for them. We don’t know exactly who was out. But it definitely affected their lineup. Still, they fought hard all game. You can check more NBA game details on ESPN.
Doncic, James Leading the Charge in Recent Action
While we don’t have individual stats for the Grizzlies game, Luka Doncic and LeBron James have been on a roll. They recently showed their dominance in another close game. The Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 108-106. This was on a Sunday night, just before the Grizzlies match. Doncic was amazing that night. He dropped 33 points. He also grabbed 11 rebounds. LeBron James added 17 points. He also had eight assists and six rebounds. He played 34 minutes.
It was James’s first road game of the season. He’s in his 23rd NBA season, can you believe that? He missed a bunch of games earlier. Sciatica kept him out of training camp. He also missed the first 14 games. But he’s back now and playing well. He even had 11 points and 12 assists in another win against the Jazz on Tuesday. Austin Reaves also chipped in with 22 points against the Jazz. And Rui Hachimura had 13 points. It’s good to see different guys stepping up. For more game recaps, visit ESPN’s NBA recaps.
Key Moments and Close Calls
That Jazz game was a real nail-biter. Neither team had a huge lead for most of it. But then the Lakers went on a 13-0 run. That really changed things. Doncic hit a big three-pointer with about six minutes left. That put them up 98-85. The Jazz didn’t give up though. Lauri Markkanen scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter. He led a 17-5 run to bring Utah back within one point. That was 107-106.
Doncic made one of two free throws late. This pushed the lead to two points. Then, Keyonte George for the Jazz missed a contested jumper. It just bounced off the rim right at the buzzer. Maxi Kleber also made a crucial play. He got his 1,000th career field goal. It was a dunk. That put the Lakers up 107-101 with 1:21 left. It was his only basket of the game. Deandre Ayton from the Jazz left that game early too. He had a knee bruise. You can read the full game story at AP News.
What’s Next for the Lakers
The Lakers are on a roll. They’ve won four in a row now. Their overall record is pretty good at 21-11. They really seem to be hitting their stride. The next game for the Lakers is against the Los Angeles Clippers. That should be a big test. It’s a home game on Tuesday. They will want to keep this momentum going. You can always find more details about the team’s schedule and news on ESPN NBA. It looks like they are building something special this season.
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