Memphis spoils LeBron James’ 100th triple-double | NBA

Yet back-to-back, and yet deprived of several major players (Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks), the Grizzlies rather easily dominated the Lakers, winning 108-95.

After a convincing game against the Celtics, Frank Vogel’s players delivered a match of great poverty. Of course, they started off pretty well with a 6-0 to take the lead (14-8) with high defense, and players who throw themselves forward for easy baskets. The problem is, a lot of defensive scratch balls are going to be spoiled by a stray ball festival.

Result, without being necessarily hyper aggressive, the Grizzlies will also get easy baskets with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane. The good comeback of Carmelo Anthony had allowed the Lakers to escape (28-20), but behind, LeBron James and Russell Westbrook still lose balls, and Memphis picks up the score (35-35). Add to that some failed shots, and a suspicious defensive pullback, and this is how the Grizzlies join the break with a six point lead (59-53).

Back from the locker room, the Lakers signed a 6-0 to equalize, and we note that Frank Vogel sent Dwight Howard under the panels. LeBron then Davis hit the mark from afar and the Lakers took back control (72-68). Except that rebelote, stray bullets, less desire in defense, and the Grizzlies sign a 13-2 to escape (81-74). After Kyle Anderson at 3-point, it is Desmond Bane who cuts the defense. We knew his quality of shots, and here he goes into the racket like butter (90-80).

We watch the reaction of pride of the Lakers but on yet another lost ball from Russell Westbrook, Jaren Jackson Jr sanctions at 3-points (101-85). This time, it’s over, and the Lakers lose 108-95 after having delivered a very worrying meeting.

WHAT YOU MUST REMEMBER

– Stray bullets. 22 ball losses for the Lakers, including 11 for the LeBron-Westbrook tandem, who are the « playmakers » of the team. It’s obviously way too much, and the Grizzlies scored 27 points on these recovered balls. We will remember this second quarter during which the Grizzlies will fly nine balloons. It’s a franchise record.

– The offensive rebound. After the game, Frank Vogel complained about the lack of rebound envy. At halftime, he had also chosen to put Dwight Howard in the five to grow his team. Except that the Grizzlies took 14 rebounds on the head, including 8 for the only Steven Adams. However, the Kiwi does not impress with its explosiveness, but it sits well, and it knows how to use its size and weight.

– LeBron’s 100th triple-double. The Lakers winger enters a very closed club of players who have accumulated at least 100 career triple-doubles. We find Russell Westbrook, Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson and Jason Kidd.

TOPS / FLOPS

✅ Desmond Bane. Here is a serious candidate for the title of Most Improved Player, especially since he is really progressing in his game. We knew that he was a formidable shooter, but he is more and more aggressive in attack, and his first step has been taken. havoc.

✅ Jaren jackson jr. His ability to be a leader was doubted, and in the absence of the Brooks-Morant tandem, he is proving he can pull his team to the top. He posed big problems for Anthony Davis, especially off the coast, dominating him on his dribbles and his attack from the circle. Left hand, or right hand, he is efficient and he has found, in Steven Adams, the ideal partner.

✅ Lebron james. 100th career triple-double, and once again he’s the top Laker. Certainly, he loses 5 balls and he misses 3-points, but he is the one who wants it the most, and it is rather worrying. A full game with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks.

⛔ Russell westbrook. A ghost from start to finish. He’s asked to run and play his game, and ultimately it’s a stray ball festival. Even simple things get very complicated …

THE FOLLOWING

Memphis (15-11) : The Grizzlies host the Rockets on Saturday.

LA Lakers (13-13) : visit of the Thunder from Friday evening.