"Doncic and LeBron James scored 30 points apiece during the same game for just the third time as teammates Friday to help the Lakers hold off the Memphis Grizzlies 128-121 at Crypto.com Arena. Doncic led the way with 34 points, using 17 of 20 shooting from the free-throw line to maintain his NBA-leading scoring average, while James had 31 points on 12 of 18 shooting with nine rebounds and six assists."
"They squandered 13- and 15-point leads in the first and second quarters, respectively, but pieced together a timely 12-2 run in the fourth to improve their record in clutch games to 11-0. 'It felt like nearly every time we needed a bucket, he just kind of willed [it],' coach JJ Redick said of James, 'whether it was driving the basketball, getting to the paint, getting to two feet, and he was just was phenomenal tonight.'"
"'Obviously it started with Jake,' James said. Jake LaRavia scored 21 points, hitting three of his six three-point attempts, with nine rebounds, two steals and a block. In the starting lineup for the injured Rui Hachimura (calf), LaRavia delivered the necessary spark of energy on defense while also getting his shot going early to add a scoring punch."
Luka Doncic scored 34 points and LeBron James added 31 as the Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-121. Doncic made 17 of 20 free throws to maintain the NBA scoring lead, while James had nine rebounds and six assists. The Lakers overcame blown 13- and 15-point leads and used a 12-2 fourth-quarter run to secure the victory and improve to 11-0 in clutch games. Jake LaRavia started for injured Rui Hachimura and contributed 21 points, nine rebounds and three three-pointers. Jaxson Hayes closed the game with 13 efficient points, replacing starter Deandre Ayton late.
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