Sport|BasketballNBA: Lakers rally past Grizzlies as Phoenix steal Oklahoma’s thunderLuka Doncic and LeBron James lead LA Lakers’ charge to beat Memphis twice in three days as Oklahoma lose to Phoenix Suns.
## Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers with 36 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists in their 120-114 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. LeBron James added 26 points and 10 assists. Jake LaRavia contributed 26 points, while Deandre Ayton added 15. The Lakers secured consecutive victories against the Grizzlies, following a 128-121 win on Friday.
Memphis's Jaylen Wells scored 23 points, and rookie Cedric Coward had 16 points and nine rebounds in the first half before an ankle injury prevented further play. Jaren Jackson Jr scored 14 points, and Jock Landale contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Grizzlies experienced their fourth consecutive loss, with Ja Morant absent due to a calf injury.
Phoenix Suns vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
The Phoenix Suns achieved a 108-105 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Devin Booker scored a game-winning three-pointer in the final second, contributing 24 points and nine assists overall. Dillon Brooks added 22 points. The Suns overcame an early 18-point deficit to end the Thunder's four-game winning streak. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 25 points, while Jalen Williams added 23.
Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers with 36 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists in their 120-114 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-110, improving to a 26-9 record. Cade Cunningham led with 27 points, six rebounds, and seven assists. Daniss Jenkins added 25 points, including 21 in the second quarter. Despite absences from key players, the Pistons maintained their lead in the Eastern Conference. Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points for the Cavaliers, who are now ranked eighth in the standings.
The Indiana Pacers suffered their 12th consecutive defeat, losing 135-127 to the Orlando Magic. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 34 points. The Magic, led by Desmond Bane with 31 points, gained control with a 17-0 run in the second quarter.
The Brooklyn Nets secured a 127-115 win over the Denver Nuggets. Without Nikola Jokic, Denver struggled despite Jamal Murray's 27 points and career-high 16 assists. Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon returned from injuries, contributing minimally. Michael Porter Jr, a former Nugget, led the Nets with 27 points and 11 rebounds.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
