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Highlights of Luka Doncic's big night to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a win over the Memphis Grizzlies in the Emirates NBA Cup.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies by a score of 117-112 on Friday night, a game that included a hot shooting performance and a big game from superstar guard/forward Luka Doncic.
Dončić is off to a historic start with 165 total points through four games — the most by any Lakers player and the most by any NBA player since Wilt Chamberlain’s 205 points in 1962-63. He’s averaging 41.3 points, 11.5 rebounds and 8.3 assists.
The Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers are playing in an NBA Cup group matchup at FedExForum. Follow along for live updates.
Domantas Sabonis dropped in the go-ahead hoop on a follow shot with 6.4 seconds left, Zach LaVine saved seven of his 31 points for a frantic finish, and the Sacramento Kings won their home opener 105-104 over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.