The Los Angeles Lakers led from end-to-end as they defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in what may be a preview of their eventual first round series, beating the plucky Grizzlies on Friday night, 117-105.
The Lakers led from the very beginning of the night, jumping out to a 9-2 run and they essentially never looked back. LeBron James led the way with 32 points and six assists while Anthony Davis had 27 points,13 rebounds, and seven blocks but the Lakers shot below 30% from the 3-point line on the evening. The Lakers now move to 42-12 as they continue to extend their lead for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.
As for the Grizzlies, they played without forward Jaren Jackson Jr. in the second half and reclamation project Josh Jackson led the team in scoring on the second night of a back-to-back with 20 points.
Up next for the Laker is a matinee at Staples Center against the Boston Celtics, who have plenty of experience when it comes to facing LeBron James under the lights.
