D’Angelo Russell contributed 24 points, while Anthony Davis added 19 points, along with 11 rebounds and six blocks, as the Los Angeles Lakers secured their third consecutive victory by crushing the Memphis Grizzlies 134-107 in the In-Season tournament. LeBron James accumulated 16 points and nine rebounds in just 23 minutes of play for the Lakers, who improved their home record to 5-0 this season. In the In-Season tournament, they hold a perfect 2-0 record.

This game marked the Lakers’ first comfortable win of the season. Russell connected on six of the team’s 22 three-pointers, while Austin Reaves sank four triples on his way to an impressive stat line of 16 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists.

Rui Hachimura contributed 23 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, for the Lakers. Prior to this game, the Lakers had not won a game by more than six points, but they built a commanding 31-point lead over the short-handed Grizzlies in the second half and cruised to victory. As a result, James, Davis, and Russell were able to rest for the entire fourth quarter.

Spanish player Santi Aldama achieved a career-high 24 points for the Grizzlies, who suffered additional player injuries during the game. Marcus Smart exited in the first quarter due to a left ankle issue and did not return, while Luke Kennard missed the second half with a left knee ailment.