Lakers Top Performers Luka Dončić – 44 PTS | 12 REB | 6 AST | 6 3PM Austin Reaves – 21 PTS | 4 REB | 4 AST Grizzlies Top Performers Jock Landale – 16 PTS | 5 REB Jaren Jackson Jr. – 15 PTS | 4 REB The Lakers improve to 4-2,

Luka Doncic racked up 44 points in Memphis, as the Los Angeles Lakers won their second straight road game with victory over the Grizzlies.

Luka Doncic made his superstar presence felt immediately after returning from a three-game absence, dropping 44 points on Ja Morant and the Grizzlies to give the Lakers an NBA Cup opening win.

— Luka Doncic had 44 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in his return after a three-game absence and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-112 on Friday night in the opening game of the NBA Cup for each team.

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