Lakers Rally Past Grizzlies in Thrilling NBA Matchup
January 5, 2026 • Al Jazeera
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The Los Angeles Lakers secured back-to-back victories over the Memphis Grizzlies, winning 120-114 on Sunday. Luka Doncic led the team with 36 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, while LeBron James added 26 points and 10 assists. Jake LaRavia scored 26 points for the Grizzlies, along with Deandre Ayton’s 15 points.
The Lakers followed their Friday win over the Grizzlies with another victory on Sunday. The team had previously lost four of its last five games. Jaylen Wells scored 23 points for Memphis, while rookie Cedric Coward scored 16 points before being injured in the first half and not playing in the second half.
In other NBA news, the Phoenix Suns defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-105 on Sunday. Devin Booker scored 24 points and handed out nine assists to secure the win. Dillon Brooks added 22 points, including a three-pointer over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 36 seconds remaining.
The Thunder’s 30-6 record remains the best in the league, but they lost their four-game winning streak. The Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-110 to move to 26-9. Cade Cunningham scored 27 points and reserve Daniss Jenkins added 25 points, including 21 in a strong second quarter.
The Miami Heat beat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-106, while the Indiana Pacers lost their 12th straight game to the Orlando Magic 135-127. The Brooklyn Nets beat the Denver Nuggets 127-115 despite Nikola Jokic’s absence.
Source: Al Jazeera