LeBron James showcased his scoring prowess with 37 points, six of which came crucially in the final minute, alongside grabbing 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis, making a return from a left eye injury, contributed 36 points and 14 rebounds. This stellar performance led the Los Angeles Lakers to a narrow 123-120 victory over the undermanned Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

Davis, back after missing the previous game due to injury, shot 11 of 22 from the field, while James was efficient with 13 baskets out of 20 attempts, aiding the Lakers in breaking a two-game losing streak.

Despite a valiant effort from the Grizzlies, with GG Jackson leading their scoring with 31 points and Scotty Pippen Jr. achieving a career-high of 28, the Lakers managed to edge past them. Jake LaRavia and Jordan Goodwin also contributed significantly with 28 points and 23 points with 16 rebounds, respectively.

LeBron James delivered a remarkable performance, tallying 37 points, with six crucial ones secured in the final minute, alongside 10 rebounds. Anthony Davis, making a comeback from a left eye injury that sidelined him during the Lakers’ recent loss to Golden State, showcased his prowess with 36 points and 14 rebounds, aiding in the Lakers’ 123-120 victory over the depleted Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

Davis, expressing confidence in his return, stated, “I felt fine. No issues. Felt pretty good out there,” after shooting 11 for 22 in the game. James, meanwhile, was efficient with a 13-for-20 shooting performance, instrumental in snapping the Lakers’ two-game losing streak.

The Grizzlies, despite being short-handed, displayed resilience with GG Jackson leading their scoring with 31 points, complemented by a career-high 28 points from Scotty Pippen Jr. Additionally, Jake LaRavia contributed 28 points, and Jordan Goodwin made his presence felt with 23 points and 16 rebounds. Pippen’s impact extended beyond scoring, as he also recorded five rebounds, six assists, and four steals, earning praise from Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins, who described his performance as “really impressive.”

Memphis maintained a close contest, leading 99-98 early in the fourth quarter. However, James’ timely scoring, including crucial points in the final minutes, enabled the Lakers to pull away and secure the win.

Despite the heavy workload, with James playing nearly 41 minutes and Davis almost 43, Lakers coach Darvin Ham expressed confidence, stating, “We all understand what’s at stake,” emphasizing the importance of their contributions as the Lakers strive for postseason success.