The Memphis Grizzlies took down the Los Angeles Lakers with a decisive 131-114 victory on Wednesday night, fueled by a thrilling showdown between stars Ja Morant and LeBron James. Morant, Memphis’s dynamic point guard, scored 20 points in just 24 minutes, while James delivered an impressive performance with 39 points, seven rebounds, and six assists.
The game was charged with energy and on-court banter, with both players not shy about letting each other know who was on top. Tensions peaked late in the second quarter when James muscled past Morant for a layup, signaling with the popular “too small” gesture as Morant lay on the floor. Morant responded just seconds later, driving through the Lakers’ defense for a layup of his own, then giving James a shoulder bump that led to a technical foul.
This face-off felt like a revival of the Lakers-Grizzlies rivalry from the 2022-23 season, which had simmered down last year with Morant missing much of the season. After the game, James shared his appreciation for competing against the explosive guard, saying, “Two guys from the inner city that love to compete… that’s what the essence of the game is all about.”
With this renewed rivalry providing plenty of excitement, fans can look forward to the next Lakers-Grizzlies matchup, coming up soon on November 13.