Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane play in 1st game together in 295 days
Grizzlies handle Lakers for 3rd straight win
Ja Morant scored 28 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Desmond Bane added 21 points as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Lakers 121-109 on Tuesday night.
It was the first time the Grizzlies' three All-Stars played together since March 11, 2022.
Morant leads the way
Morant was 10 of 19 from the field and hit four 3-pointers. He also had seven assists and four rebounds.
Jackson was 9 of 16 from the field and hit three 3-pointers. He also had three assists and two blocks.
Bane was 8 of 17 from the field and hit three 3-pointers. He also had four rebounds and two assists.
Grizzlies improve to 36-23
The Grizzlies improved to 36-23 on the season and are now tied for second place in the Western Conference.
The Lakers fell to 29-32 on the season and are now in 12th place in the Western Conference.
Jackson's big night
Jackson had a big night on both ends of the court for the Grizzlies.
He was efficient on offense, shooting 9 of 16 from the field and hitting three 3-pointers.
He was also a force on defense, blocking two shots and altering several others.
Bane's shooting streak continues
Bane continued his hot shooting streak, hitting three 3-pointers in the game.
He is now shooting 44.4% from 3-point range this season.
Bane's shooting has been a key factor in the Grizzlies' success this season.
Morant's all-around game
Morant had another all-around game for the Grizzlies, scoring 28 points, dishing out seven assists, and grabbing four rebounds.
He is averaging 27.1 points, 8.3 assists, and 6.1 rebounds this season.
Morant is one of the most dynamic players in the NBA and is a key reason why the Grizzlies are one of the best teams in the league.