The Los Angeles Lakers secured a critical 123-120 victory against a shorthanded but resilient Memphis Grizzlies team on Friday night. The win snapped the Lakers’ two-game losing streak and keeps their hopes alive for a higher seed in the standings with just one regular season game remaining.

Despite the Grizzlies missing 13 players, including their main rotation, they put up a strong fight, with four players scoring 20-plus points. GG Jackson led the charge with 31 points, showcasing impressive shooting skills, especially from beyond the arc. The Grizzlies collectively made 17 of their 39 three-point attempts, with Jackson, Scotty Pippen Jr., Jake LaRavia, and Jordan Goodwin leading the charge.

Memphis capitalized on offensive rebounding and forced turnovers, securing 16 offensive rebounds and converting them into 20 second chance points. They also capitalized on the Lakers’ 19 turnovers, turning them into 26 points.

LeBron James, despite struggling with turnovers, delivered a stellar performance, scoring 37 points, including crucial baskets in the final moments of the game. His late-game heroics, including a double-clutch reverse dunk, proved instrumental in securing the win for the Lakers. Anthony Davis also made a significant impact on both ends of the court after returning from an eye injury.