Kyle Kuzma poured in 25 points to go with 10 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal, and a block to help the Lakers snap a 4-game skid, beating the tanking Grizzlies 100-93. Julius Randle also racked up a double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. KCP racked up 18 points and Lonzo Ball stuffed the stats sheet with 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists. Travis Wear lead the 2nd unit in scoring with 11 points.
Final Score: @ Memphis 100-93 [W]
Full article: http://www.nba.com/games/20180324/LALMEM
Next Game: @ Detroit (03/26)
Highlights: *Courtesy of MLG Highlights*
An ugly game with a pretty ending. I did catch glimpses of this game and that's what it was. Memphis started leading as many as 17 over the Lakers. Keep in mind, this Grizzlies tham just got a major butt kicking from the Hornets the other night. And pretty much, they're contempt with tanking. But out of the gate, they started off hot. I'm thinking, wow this is gonna be the most embarrassing game of the season if the Lakers get beat from the worst team in the West like that, especially with a lot of bodies missing on the bench (take a nap Chris Kaman). But then like all season long, the Lakers mustered enough on both ends of the floor to shake off the slow start and get out of Memphis with a victory. KCP knocked down a couple of threes to keep the Lakers within striking distance. Randle shook off a really slow start and got back to the bully ball we're accustomed of seeing from him. Travis Wear racked up a hidden gem off the bench. From what I heard, Isaiah's hip acted up on him again and was a no go this game. Hopefully it's nothing serious since the Lakers are really missing bodies now. But Wear stepped it up. I thought he showed no hesitation, spotting up from three. He was under 40% shooting, but I'll take the good with the bad. Lonzo struggled from three again, but I liked he was taking more inside shots to go along with 8 boards and 10 dimes. He actually hit a mid range jumper this game. He's gonna have to fine tune that more in the offseason as well as the free throw shooting, but nonetheless a solid bounceback game from Zo. Kuz took over in the 4th quarter, including hitting a dagger three to put this game away for good. Ugly win, but the Lakers have been stringing wins like that on the road all season long that it shouldn't be a surprise.
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