The Lakers' Big Three beat the Grizzlies three times with 85 points! James Milestone held on to fourth place in the West Morant returned for 22 points

On March 30, Beijing time, the Lakers defeated the Grizzlies 134-127 away, won a key card battle, and held the fourth position in the West. The two teams have met four times this season, with the Lakers winning 3-1. James contributed 25 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, unlocking the 42,000-point milestone in his regular season career. Doncic had 29 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists, Reaves had 31 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists, and the Big Three combined for 85 points. The Lakers led the Grizzlies by as many as 20 points, and the Grizzlies once overtook in the second half, and the Lakers stabilized their position and finally won. Morant came back to score 22 points.

Statistics

Lakers: James 25 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, Doncic 29 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists, Reaves 31 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists, Hachimura 13 points and 3 rebounds, Vincent 15 points and 4 three-pointers, Finney Smith 11 points and 5 rebounds, Vanderbilt 6 points and 4 rebounds

Grizzlies: Bane 29 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, Morant 22 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists, Jaren Jackson Jr. 24 points and 4 rebounds, Edie 14 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks, Pippen Jr. 16 points and 5 assists, Aldama 8 points and 5 rebounds

The star of the game

The Lakers' James, Doncic and Reaves all had excellent performances and teamed up to win this crucial card battle.

Game recap

In the first quarter, Edie scored a layup, Doncic hit a shot, and James scored five points in a row to unlock the 42,000-point milestone. Morant also scored in a row, Reaves and Doncic hit three-point shots, and after Vincent scored 2+1, the Lakers led by 6 points. Aldama scored on a throw-in, Vincent hit another three-pointer, and Drew Smith hit a three-pointer as the Lakers widened the gap and ended the first quarter with the Lakers leading the Grizzlies 39-28.

In the second quarter, Vincent's state was still hot, and he hit two more three-pointers, Vanderbilt dunked, James hit a three-point shot, and the Lakers had a 20-point lead. Morant and Bane hit a throw, Pippen Jr. scored five points in a row, Edie made up a dunk, Bane hit a three-point shot, and the Grizzlies hit a wave of 21-7 to narrow the gap to 6 points. James scored on a mid-range shot, Doncic scored 2+1, Bane and Morant also colored, James scored 4 points in a row, and Bane hit a three-point shot. At halftime, the Lakers led the Grizzlies 72-61.

In the first half, the Lakers had four players score double-doubles, Vincent had 15 points and 4 three-pointers, Doncic had 14 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, James had 14 points and 4 assists, and Reaves had 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. The Grizzlies also had four players in double figures, Pippen Jr. 14 points, Morant 13 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, Bane 12 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, and Edie 10 points and 6 rebounds.

Yibian fought again, Jackson Jr. scored 5 points in a row, Bane also hit a three-pointer, Edie scored inside, and the Grizzlies went 16-4 and overtook the Lakers by 1 point. Reaves hit a key three-point shot, Doncic scored 2+1, James scored a layup, and the Lakers responded with a wave of 8-0 to stabilize their position. Pippen Jr. and Bane scored inside points, Doncic and Finney-Smith hit three points in a row, Jaren Jackson Jr. scored seven points in a row, Morant made a difficult layup, and the Grizzlies only trailed by four points. Jaren Jackson Jr. was whistled for a fake takedown and Reaves hit a free throw. Morant's breakaway score also caused the Lakers player to foul, but missed the free throw. At the end of the third quarter, the Lakers led the Grizzlies 102-99.

In the final quarter, Jaren Jackson Jr. dunked, Morant hit a shot, and the Grizzlies took a one-point lead. Hachimura hit a three-point shot, Jaren Jackson Jr. scored two straight shots, Morant hit a layup, Edie hit a layup, James scored four points in a row, and Aldama scored on a mid-range shot, and the two sides tied again. Doncic hit a mid-range shot, Finney-Smith hit a three-pointer, Wells scored four straight points and Hayes dunked in the air. James and Reaves scored consecutive free throws, Wells hit a rebound, Hachimura hit an empty catch, and Reaves scored 2+1. Jaren Jackson Jr. hit a three-pointer and the Grizzlies used foul play, but the Lakers eventually won on the road.

Both sides start

Lakers: Doncic, Reaves, Hachimura, James, Hayes

Grizzlies: Morant, Bane, Wells, Jackson, Edie