J.J. Redick was irate after a rough second quarterHis Lakers responded with a strong second halfAustin Reaves recalled the moment "vividly" afterward The Los Angeles Lakers defeated Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies by a score of 117-112 on Friday night as Morant was held to just eight points in

Miami’s already tough road three-game Western swing got much more complicated on Friday when Lakers star Luka Doncic was cleared to return from a finger sprain

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies in the first group play game of the Emirates NBA Cup.

Memphis looked in control through the first half, fueled by a 42–24 second quarter, but faded after the break as the Lakers’ defense tightened and Doncic took over late. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 points, Jock Landale and Jaylen Wells had 16 each, and rookie Cedric Coward added a double-double in the losing effort.

Lakers reserve center Jaxson Hayes spoke about the team’s bench and their energy and how it changes the game this season.

Luka Doncic became just the second player in NBA history to open a season with three straight 40-point games, dropping 44 in Friday's 117-112 win over the Grizzlies.

Deandre Ayton is now dealing with a back injury that puts his availability for the next Lakers game in question.

Doncic has 44 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in his return from a three-game absence, and the Lakers take control in the second half to begin NBA Cup play with a 117-112 road win. Austin

Luka Doncic put up his third 40-point game of the young NBA season in the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA Cup win over the Memphis Grizzlies.