Doncic's 44-point outburst helped the Lakers narrowly defeat the Grizzlies 117-112, securing their first win in the NBA Cup.

2025-11-04 07:02

November 4th - The Lakers defeated the Grizzlies 117-112, securing a winning start to their mid-season tournament. Luka Doncic had a breakout game, scoring 44 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out 6 assists, marking his third consecutive game with 40+ points.

At the start of the game, the Grizzlies quickly took the initiative thanks to outside shooting from Wells and Pope. Doncic was on fire in the first quarter , scoring 13 points to help the Lakers take a 31-27 lead. In the second quarter, the Grizzlies' outside shooting exploded, going on a 17-5 run to regain the lead. At halftime, the Lakers trailed by 14 points, 55-69.

After switching sides, the Lakers adjusted their pace, with Doncic, Reeves, and Hachimura all hitting three-pointers in succession, leading the team on an 18-5 run to tie the score. At the end of the third quarter, the Grizzlies led only 91-89.

In the final quarter, Reeves led the Lakers to a comeback victory, but Doncic hit consecutive long-range shots, extending the lead to double digits. Although the Grizzlies fought back tenaciously in the final stages, Doncic's crucial layup stabilized the situation. Ultimately, the Lakers defeated the Grizzlies 117-112, securing their first win in the NBA Cup.

Lakers player statistics

Doncic 44 points, 12 rebounds , 6 assists; Reeves 21 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists; LaLavia 13 points, 5 rebounds; Smart 12 points , 3 rebounds, 4 assists; Hachimura 9 points, 3 rebounds; Ayton 9 points.

Grizzlies player statistics

Wells 16 points, 7 rebounds; Landale 16 points, 5 rebounds; Jackson 15 points, 4 rebounds; Korward 13 points, 10 rebounds; Pope 12 points , 2 rebounds, 5 assists; Spencer 12 points, 3 assists ; Morant 8 points, 7 assists .