Doncic Creates, LeBron Finishes: “With Luka, Everything Becomes Easier”
Luka Doncic and LeBron James elevate their connection yet again as the Lakers grind out a tough victory over the Grizzlies, showcasing one of the NBA’s most dangerous offensive duos
When Luka Doncic and LeBron James turn up the chemistry, the show is guaranteed. On Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Los Angeles Lakers delivered another performance that reaffirmed just how potent their offensive axis has become in the NBA.
The signature play came early in the first quarter: Luka Doncic (34 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists) took control, read the defense perfectly, and delivered a seemingly impossible pass into the paint. LeBron James (31 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists), surrounded by Grizzlies defenders, controlled it and finished with authority – an assist that didn’t just make the highlights but perfectly illustrated the duo’s growing on-court chemistry.
When you play with someone who sees the game a second ahead of everyone else, everything becomes easier.
LeBron James
Lakers vs. Grizzlies 128-121: Hard-Fought, But Worth It
The game wasn’t a walk in the park. Memphis battled back and tied it at 96-96 by the end of the third quarter. In the final 12 minutes, however, the Lakers shifted gears, closing the game with a decisive 32-25 run that ultimately made the difference.
It wasn’t just the star scoring that swung things in Los Angeles’ favor. Key details told the story of a team that stayed solid even when the defense got stretched:
- 27 free throws made compared to Memphis’ 15
- 42 total rebounds, eight more than their opponent
These edges underline a group that, despite some defensive lapses, continues to win the games that count.
The upcoming matchup is another date with the Grizzlies, this time back at the Crypto.com Arena on January 4. It’ll be another opportunity to gauge the resilience of a group that, even with some defensive drawbacks, keeps winning when it matters.