Luka Dončić and LeBron James power late Lakers surge to outlast Grizzlies, 128–121
The Los Angeles Lakers needed a spark to stop their recent slide. They got two. Luka Dončić and LeBron James delivered a dual headliner Friday night at Crypto.com Arena, combining for 65 points and a decisive fourth-quarter push that sealed a 128–121 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Grizzlies Punch Playoff Ticket With Gritty Win Over Mavericks
The Memphis Grizzlies weathered a furious Dallas comeback to secure the Western Conference’s final playoff spot with a 120-106 victory in Friday’s high-stakes play-in game. What began as a blowout turned into a nail-biter before Memphis ultimately pulled away, setting up a David vs. Goliath first-round matchup against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.