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Lakers vs Grizzlies Final: 111-101 - Recap
Anthony Davis scored 31 points and added 17 rebounds for a double-double, leading Los Angeles over Memphis, 111-101, on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena.
Bettors who backed the Lakers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 221.5.
LeBron James had 25 points for Los Angeles and D'Angelo Russell chipped in with 17 points. D'Angelo Russell had 7 assists for the Lakers, while Anthony Davis was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 17 boards.
The Grizzlies got a 45-point performance from Ja Morant, who was supported by 18 points from Desmond Bane. Ja Morant had 13 assists in a losing cause for Memphis, while Xavier Tillman grabbed 12 rebounds.
The Lakers hit the break winning 53-37 before taking care of business in the second half.
Memphis had a 50-48 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.