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Lakers star Luka Doncic remained on the injury report for the team’s upcoming game against the Grizzlies on Friday.

If I stop now, it was all for nothing. ” That’s been Luka Doncic’s mantra since joining the LA Lakers, focused on winning his first championship.

In their absence, Austin Reaves has emerged as a dependable option, averaging 40 points, 10 assists and 5.3 rebounds in his last three games, including a 51-point explosion against the Sacramento Kings. His hot streak has helped the Lakers stay afloat, with a 3-2 record, but Doncic’s return would restore much-needed balance to the offense.

Boys' Latin graduate Cam Spencer recently signed a four-year, $10.4 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. "They showed the belief in me, and I'm going to prove them right every single day and continue to try to prove people wrong,

The Grizzlies' first-round pick has proven to be a consistent contributor to a team fighting for the playoffs.

The Memphis Grizzlies (2-1) hit the road for the first time this season as they visit the Golden State Warriors (2-1), coming off their first loss, on Monday night.

Ja Morant anotó 28 puntos, incluido un tiro en suspensión que puso a su equipo por delante con 7,6 segundos restantes, para llevar el miércoles a los Grizzlies de Memphis hacia un triunfo de 114-113 sobre los Suns de Phoenix.