NBA LIVE! LA Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies | January 1, 2024 | LAKERS vs GRIZZLIES LIVE
And those are the starting lineups lots of interesting matchups tonight stick around we’ll be right back with more Happy New Year’s Eve thank you for joining us here on 2K sports for the NBA we’re all dressed up and ready to go in this game we’ll see the Los Ang Lakers
Going up against the Memphis Grizzlies I’m Kevin Harley with me tonight Greg Anthony and Richard Jefferson and Reporting from the sidelines all game long we’ve got David Aldridge and the starting group for the Grizzlies Morant in the back court with smart to his side the forwards for him Bane and Jackson
And it’s bio at the five down low and for the Lakers vanderton Davis man the post box James is out there with Cameron reddish and it’s prince in at the small fold nearing the Midway point of the season now GA what do you think is most
Important for teams to focus on at this point I think just trying to establish overall continuity you want to head into the second half of the season with some momentum behind you as well as just general confidence now here’s James passes it to Prince run to the paint here’s Vanderbilt and the
Dunk by Vanderbilt he may not have that traditional power forward build but his bounce well that kind of levels the playing field Mor with it picked up by Davis and Davis sends it back to the inside break for a franchise like Memphis is there a specific way
They have the build through the draft I mean they aren’t going to get the huge aist free agents so you have to hit on your picks you also have to keep your guys happy sign them to Smart extensions Los Angeles shooting their initial free throws of the game right [Applause] here
Take a break take a break two [Applause] shots and he makes the first there is no question Davis is a top 10 talent in this league win healthy but unfortunately he’s dealt with several injuries throughout the [Applause] years [Applause] and so Anthony Davis Nails both of them here’s [Applause]
Morant and he drops in the layup off the glass this man was under recruited in college can you believe that and mor he still plays like he’s trying to prove something James the pass to vanderville and here is Davis covered by bomo and it’s Memphis on the break here’s
Morand Vanderbilt with the rebound fantastic defense giving full effort Davis kicks to LeBron here’s Vanderbilt his last outing he had eight points over in the corner reddish shot clock at six fires from the wing gets a hand on it he hangs in there and Cashes in on
The second chance points he’ll be around the rim defense has always got to know his whereabouts Morant outside pass for smart outside Jackson the dish to bio and the pass to Bane lets the three fly LeBron grabs the Miss and you could tell he thought he had a little more
Space but the defender was right there did a great job closing the Gap making the shooter feel uncomfortable just a textbook lead pass right there putting it right where it needed to be and The Grizzlies with possession here following the bucket by the Lakers pass to Jackson over
Vanderbilt and again Memphis no good still very early but that’s not the start they want one for five shooting and creating a little separation here gaining some confidence yeah they’ve locked in during this stretch if they keep it up their lead will only continue to grow and The Grizzlies call their first
Time out of the game last game matched up with the Clippers a tough loss there yeah I mean in that one you really saw a difference in aggression between the two teams particularly on the boards the poor rebounding is something that they’ll have to shore up going forward
It puts you at such a disadvantage when you look at the Battle of possessions [Applause] for [Applause] all and let’s check out a breakdown looking at some of the stats for John [Applause] Morant first quarter of basketball just over two and 1/2 minutes play it’s bambo a toop the
Key and the officials will call the illegal screen right there and now let’s get a look at the numbers for Davis he’s been fantastic over the last 10 games or so he’s around 31 points per game 11 rebounds and three assists and he does so much for this team but it starts with
The way he leads the offense and he’s willing to take on the scoring load and look he is more than capable of delivering the Grizzlies Trail by eight one thing Greg you notice about toian Prince he can play Anywhere against anyone and he’s a versatile player who
Gives you just a ton of effort drop prce into any lineup any scheme and he’s going to find a way to affect the game just five To Shoot Smart dishes to be on and Davis sends it back you can’t take that shot in front of Davis his
Reach his height come on man that was never going to happen and it’s good two points Vanderbilt’s got six and a closer look here at the hustle St for the Lakers when you pile up the blocks earlier in games it really affect the other team they lose confidence offensively they’ve out hustled the
Opponent so far in this one a lot of points in the open floor and that’s giving them the advantage entering the league as a defensive stopper and a hustle Guy Greg Marcus Smart has really rounded out his game and Kevin he’s put in the work retooled his shooting mechanics playmaking style but what’s
Been most consistent he still steps up in the biggest moments on both sides of the [Applause] ball first free throw is good this is surely a spot that Marcus Smart has shown signs of being really good he has definitely improved from the moment that he came into the league until now [Applause]
And so smart Nails both of them here’s the Lakers with the ball they’re on a 12 to four run right now James finds reddish bio with the [Applause] block marant with it we saw him with 19 points his last outing releases from 15 and James pulls it down LeBron’s got his
Fourth Rebound in this one his consistency just hasn’t been there this quarter in terms of his shooting it’s hard to quantify how impactful jiren Jackson Jr is on D he does so much yeah the r is Elite that’s why he was Defensive Player of the Year Greg but he
Can also switch out on screens and not look lost the sky is the limit for him [Applause] defensively that’s good from Jackson and what really distinguishes Jackson the soft touch of his shot most young bigs are still developing [Applause] that both good from the line that time here’s James last game 26 points
[Applause] launches a three one up one down two points with his first shot this game oh this is the kind of start they were hoping for Mor against James Mor passes to Jackson and the layup is good love the power finish from jiren Jackson pushing right through the contact Lakers leading by
Seven to the paint here’s Vanderbilt nice pass let him to the rack perfectly for the layup Vanderbilts got eight they are just killing him on the interior now a timeout called by Memphis the Lakers beat them last time when these two teams met in Los Angeles it wasn’t even close
In their last match up and their offense just wasn’t ready to compete at that level [Applause] no w [Applause] let’s take a look at the players that have been grabbing rebounds in bunches to lead the NBA over the last 10 games Anthony Davis third when it comes to
Rebounding it it’s been a stupendous stretch for him he’s been using his body and strength so effectively outside smart outside Jackson Lambo trying to break free no good with the triple Lakers leading by nine pass to reddish to to and foul on the shot he’ll shoot two at the free throw
Line yeah the defender all over him Lakers shooting their third and fourth free throw attempts of the game and I think this is a strength of this team solid numbers at the line across the board 77% [Applause] collectively shooting two [Applause] and the first one at the line is good
Here we are looking around the NBA Greg it feels like there’s more par amongst teams than ever before no dominant team has been the favorite every year and that can all change though in a heartbeat every so often a dynasty can be born out of [Applause]
Nothing so gets him both and it’s a luxury to have a great shooter like him at the line very rarely see a miss the Grizzlies Trail by 11 now here’s morance hard to imagine but the stats are tremendous as he averages close to 27 points a game and here’s [Applause]
Reddish prince in the corner that three Off the Mark and he might have thrown himself off when he saw how much space he had from three now here’s smart guarded by reddish smart misses and he did everything he could to make that shot as difficult as possible excellent D
Avoided fouling and got in perfect position to alter that shot now here’s LeBron he’s a guy that can score no doubt averaging over 25 points a game here’s Prince rock at six and the rebound goes to the Grizzlies here’s smart and the rejection by LeBron oh look at the old man still
Getting it done on defense LeBron James still takes great pride in rejecting shots in the corner of Vanderbilt with it redish the pass to LeBron on it’s Prince on the wing covered by bomo here’s Vanderbilt and the dunk by Vanderbilt theplay intensity right off the opening tip especially on the
Offensive end They Came Out Swinging really setting the tone on offense and the opposition has not been able to respond now here’s bomo still yet to score coming this is De [Applause] morance and Davis sends it back and he recovers it just an ugly show from him
Offensively yep no way to describe it just ugly and that hasn’t helped prince in the corner two free throws coming up and they call the shooting foul it’s going to be on Desmond Bane Lakers shooting their fifth and sixth free throws of the [Applause] [Applause] game take a break take a break two
Shots [Applause] and he knocks down the first one Hatchy Murr is checked in for the Lakers Russell comes in for [Applause] James [Applause] [Applause] and both free throws good for Prince and early on doing a really nice job at the free throw line guys they’re looking for a way to
Score here yeah they’ve had a tough time taking the lid off here’s morand and Davis sends it back and with the ball out of bounds Davis touched it last here’s Tillman here’s Rody in building this lead they’ve done a terrific job finishing their defensive sequences with the backboard that has
Been key count that one they’re doing a really good job of getting the ball inside and attacking the paint that’s an area they have completely dominated now here’s morance down low to end the run and they call the foul so he’s got the and one chance here to make it a
Three-point play a great score Mor showing his poise on that shot Grizz Lees have hit all four of their chances so far in this one and I think this is a strength of this team solid numbers at the line across the board 77% [Applause] collectively that’s good from Morant
It’s truly hard to exaggerate just how explosive ja Morant is on the floor no because there is no exaggeration Greg it’s just whatever you say you see it is impressive and he is Elite and Davis throws it down really seizing the momentum of this game but doing it with
A methodical approach yeah they haven’t appeared in a rush at all they are just playing to their strengths and building this lead out well here’s Morant after the basket by Los Angeles and the three ball is good one of the most dynamic passers to enter
This league in a while Mor this man is in full control of the offense over to the wing reddish kicks to [Applause] Russell shoots over morance again Los Angeles and the defense looks soft early on they’ve got to summon up a little more sense of urgency Russell against Morant to the left [Applause]
Wing four on the shot clock shot is good off the back rim and in Moran’s got seven nothing you can do about that Mor is skilled at looking just past Defenders and knocking jumpers down pass to Davis and the Lakers check on two more he’s looked practically un Unstoppable
This quarter the defense yeah well they haven’t had many answers for him Russell against Morant here’s Rody and Davis sends it back A team’s rebounding is a great measure of its energy and theirs has been terrific here in the first quarter HS it up for Davis and it’s
Davis with the the jam throw it high and watch Davis fly wow here’s Morant seven points in the game he gets it in there nine points in the game so far man this guy is a scoring machine I mean I know I’m not the only one to describe him that
Way Russell passes to Davis good and the assist goes to Russell Russell’s got three assists in the game that guy is perfect from the field making major contributions to this lead 122 left in the first quarter here’s Kar guarded by reddish the pass to elama five on the clock Memphis needs to
Get off a shot here now here’s Morant for three haty mura grabs the Miss Lakers leading by 17 Rell finds Davis now reddish Prince outside hachim mura with it and it’s Russell in the corner from outside the y knocks down the three ball Russell’s got five now
Defensively giving up far too many open Rhythm looks pass to Alama back to Morant over Russell from out on the wing he knocks it down and now that’s 11 points for John Mor and even though they’re down it’s not on him he’s been lights out on offense for them this quarter is
Special there’s 14 seconds left in the first quarter of the game inside Davis inside and Davis throws it down it’s so hard trying to keep Davis off the glass he’s just so big so strong and has the athleticism and so it’s the Los Angeles Lakers closing out the quarter with a
20-point lead from the field they have been outstanding amazing shooting that’s what has them headed to a blowout we’ll get right back to the action when we return and we’re getting back to the action in our New Year’s Eve broadcast and guys the Lakers are pretty much in control
Here well this is The Edge that great Rim protection can give you you can’t overstate how much interior defense can shape the game they have a distinct Advantage there and they have turned it into a lead [Applause] the grizzli trail by 20 so on the floor
To begin things for Memphis here in the second quarter they’ve got Jackson Desmond Bane out there with Santi Alama then it’s Williams and it’s smart in at the point now here’s smart the shots good good work inside from smart it’s clear how confident he is close to the rim Lakers leading by
18 now here’s James passes to [Applause] Wood back to James and he banks in the layup James has got five now the assist totals Kevin just continue to grow there way ahead in that category ball movement has been awless smart it’s good it’s his second basket he shooting two for four so light
On his feet so agile good luck cutting off smarts Drive and with an update from the sidelines let’s check in with David Aldridge thank you Kevin well jiren Jackson Jr is a prolific shot blocker but blocks aren’t his goal he said I’m playing the game to not foul but make it
As hard as I can and if I block it then cool avoiding those whistles is key John Morant says of Jackson his defensive presence is big time for us we’re a totally different team with him out there on the floor Kevin they are indeed hey da thank you [Applause]
And we play just over a minute of basketball here in the second quarter two on the clock they get it back phenomenal work on defense from Jackson Jr so active and locked in Williams kicks to Smart that drops and it comes off an assist from Williams eight points for
Him I mean the number of points they’ve scored in the paint already here is eye opening Russell dishes to James the Grizzlies Pull It in just enough resistance to force him Miss barely that’s one he’ll generally make smart misses a little too aggressive on that shot he’s not the guy
They want shooting those tough threes James the pass to reees back to [Applause] LeBron over Bane no good off the back of the rim well some trips you get the shot you want it just doesn’t fall I’d go back to him in that area on the floor outside Williams pass to [Applause]
Jackson shoots over Haim mura Jackson misses well it was the Los Angeles Lakers in their last game a loss to the Timberwolves in Minnesota and that was a shocker hard to believe that they dropped the ball so to speak on that one and probably a tough pill for them to
Swallow yes that that’s definitely one that they want back but you can’t dwell on mistakes in the NBA they need to forget about it and it’s on to the next one here’s Reeds nothing on the board quarter number two around 3 minutes gone [Applause] by smart against Russell hey yo yo right
Here right here smart passes to elama good and Smart Cats the assist a great point guards keep their eyes up on the court young players should watch how smart goes about this man’s business Russell kicks to Hatchi [Applause] mura the pass to Wood here’s Reeves he dishes it to [Applause]
Russell Los Angeles needs to get off a shot here here’s Haim mura misses in the D spell continues having a hand up in your face makes such a difference to a shooter yeah that’s a good Defender making a play and he does it without fing now here’s smart he’s got eight pass to
Alama and here’s [Applause] Jackson good d by wood and so it’s Russell with it he’ll bring it up for the Lakers looking ahead to their next game playing at New Orleans they’ll match up against the Pelicans that’ll be just one game played away from home for them here’s
Reeves and a lot of contact on that one so he’ll shoot two here that’s on jiren Jackson Drake there has been some talk of having overtime played to a Target score can you make the case for that I mean yeah I mean more certainty on how long the broadcast will go right Kevin
And protecting players from the heavy minute loads that can result from those games that go into multiple overtimes so I I I like that [Applause] idea first free throw is good an unfortunate struggle for this Lakers team has been injuries Richard staying healthy is the key to any team’s success
But the past few Seasons the Lakers have had some really big hits luck just wasn’t on their side in that regard the Lakers making a switch here Vanderbilt’s checked in and The Grizzlies also with a sub bomo he’s checked in for Santi Alama and that’s good as he hits both of his Shots and here’s smart he’s coming off a 22-point game against the Clippers outside Williams lets it go from Deep kept alive tries again bomo that’s good bio’s got his first bucket in this one stayed with it and his effort is rewarded with the second chance bucket passes it to Vanderbilt pass to [Applause]
Wood five to shoot and the rebound goes to the Grizzlies bio’s got his fourth Rebound with that last one here tonight Bane passes to [Applause] Smart outside Jackson on the Wayne Bane shoots over hura B no good and the defense was right on him there nice Nice Contest
Vanderbilt good and the assist goes to James LeBron’s got four assists in the game the Grizzlies Trail by 15 some tough offensive sets they want to turn it around yeah right now you just need a bucket to get some momentum timeout called the Grizzlies with the Grizzlies Richard we’ve heard about an
Emphasis on defense in the past few years yeah and there has been some improvement they were a middle of the rad type defensive team not too long ago but the last few seasons they have played impact [Applause] defense [Applause] all let’s take this opportunity to show you
The teams that have been the best three-point shooting squads over the last 10 games the fourth spot held by the Lakers the main factor I I think is the great spacing that has led to wide openen long range shots and that’s why we see the great numbers from the three outside [Applause]
Bane with the drive here’s bomo fouled on the shot and picks up two points so one free throw coming up yeah exceptional play there to take the bump and still get it to fall the Grizzlies have been on target from the free throw line they’re five of five in that [Applause] [Applause] [Applause]
Department [Applause] [Applause] come [Applause] [Applause] sh and bomo no good on that one Los Angeles leading by 13 there’s the pass to hachim mura over ban the footb it’s good on the putb you just got to box out wood you can’t let him get on the board cuz Christian he will cash [Applause]
In pass to Williams to the middle and that’s good from bismack bomo on the assist by Williams bio’s got six he was inside his own head in that first quarter you could see it now he’s doing a much better job of letting the game come to him James the pass to
Rees on the three off [Applause] Target and so it’s smart he’ll bring up the ball for the the Grizzlies trailing by 13 it’s stolen by Hatchy mura and it’s the Lakers on the break here’s the love and LeBron flies through the air making it look easy LeBron James old
Man can still get up with the alley hoop [Applause] finish passes it to Williams SC scre SC and that one drops used the pick to Perfection and got all the way to the rim Lakers leading by 13 outside James pass to Reeds back to [Applause] LeBron six to shoot
And the rebound goes to the Grizzlies here is Williams he kicks to smart and there’s the [Applause] drive and the pass to Bane shoots over Haim mura Bane no good LA’s gone 0 or three from Beyond The Arc to start the second quarter RJ if you redrafted the 2020 draft Desmond Bane
Would go much higher than number 30 yeah he was a steal at number 30 and he would probably go top five in a redraft he is an elite shooter who continues to grow as a playmaker and Defender and here are the Grizzlies now following the bucket by the
Lakers and he could not get that one to go lot of contact and he’ll go to the line for two every coach’s dream smart he’s a high motor player that’s a high IQ player that combination just can’t [Applause] beat [Applause] and that one Falls for smart and the
Lakers with some changes Anthony Davis he’s checked in for Christian Wood toian Prince comes in for hachim mura and it’s reddish in for [Applause] James that one misses Lakers leading by [Applause] 14 here’s Reeves pass to Davis gets number nine to fall he’s only taken 10 shots uh-oh everything is going
Ad’s way he is in that zone and scoring at a terrific Pace now here’s Mor he’s got 11 here’s Kar guarded by Prince now Kar and he comes up with the deuce kar’s got his first two points a tough start scoring the basketball but they’re starting to turn it around
Now Rish the pass to Reeves Prince outside pass to reddish that one Falls they’re getting on a roll inside the last three field goals have come from the [Applause] paint smart with the ball he’s got [Applause] nine ponar on the wing Vanderbilt with the rebound Vanderbilt’s got his fourth Rebound with
That last one here tonight and physically there’s no doubt they’ve been the stronger team a plus 10 rebound Advantage tells you all you need to know the defense not putting up any fight on the inside they’ve allowed 10 straight points in the pain Mor passes to [Applause]
Kono 146 left in the first half smart wide open he fires cans it from downtown smarts got 10 points now just in this quarter here’s Reeves pass to [Applause] Prince it’s rebounded by Rody the grizzli trail by [Applause] 15 now the pass to Morant back to Smart Memphis moving that ball [Applause]
Around here’s Rody Vanderbilt defending here’s khaw it’s hauled in by Los Angeles Davis has got six rebounds in the game pass to [Applause] Reeves come get it come get it back to Davis well time pass and he goes straight break to the bucket for the layup 24 points for Davis and 10 of
Their last 12 coming off assist outside smart passes to Rody let’s go and it’s Anthony Davis with the rebound Davis has got his seventh rebound of the game with that last one pass to [Applause] reeds now here’s reddish the pass to Davis back to reddish up again pass to Reeves goes up
Again can’t get the layup and that is a textbook example of how to defend your Rim this is is why he’s out there in situations like this he stands tall to prevent points and so it’s Los Angeles out in front by 17 points at the end of the quarter their transition game has
Been in full effect right back after this break and now the 2K sports halime show boy a lot of energy in this Arena tonight the the hometown fans getting after it I’m already Johnson Shaquille O’Neal’s here so is Kenny The Jet Smith a game we’re seeing from Anthony
Davis he ended up with 24 points five block shots and seven rebounds it’s hard to imagine how he could have been any better in the first two quarters what you think Kenny about what we saw from the Lakers well they were completely in Rhythm shooting the basketball just
Watching the flow of their offense everything clicked into place fantastic shot selection they took took advantage of everything the defense gave them sha your take on Memphis they’ve been struggling to get shots in general but down low they’ve been paper s hate to say it giving up way too many easy looks
If they can’t protect the rim more effectively in the second half it’s going to be a long ride home and that’s all we have for now tell the folks goodbye Shaq tell the folks goodbye KY goodbye go to Kevin harand [Applause] [Applause] and as we dive into the second half
We’ll find out if the next two quarters are any different from the first two so far it has been a runaway you know Davis has been exceptional here guys the way he was able to finish on the Block was incredible there in that first half the question now is Will the defense keep
Letting him punish them inside or did Coach have some new ideas for them and with a big gap on the scoreboard the second half begins with very different goals for these teams one side trying to mount a comeback one side trying to protect their lead Vanderbilt
And Davis man the post box reddish out there with LeBron James and it’s prince in at the small forward position that’s the group starting the second half for Darin ham he’s gone one of one in the game so far from the line and his percentage at the line last season right
At the 75% Mark shooting [Applause] two the first free throw is good the explosiveness of morand is just incredible his motor and work ethic are both tremendous as [Applause] well oh free throws good from Morant and it’s Davis with the ball for the Los Angeles Lakers James
Outside Flats it up for Davis and it’s slammed in by Davis great find by Braun using his basketball IQ if you don’t understand how smart he is just ask him now here’s [Applause] morance outside [Applause] Bane he blocks it again a defensive stall work so far that’s six block Greg
Protecting the rim love the hustle let’s check in with our reporter David Aldridge thank you Kevin now the Grizzlies back court is in the conversation for the best starting back court in the league Desmond Bane says jaah is obviously the focus and that’s why I feel like we’re a good combo if
They want to sell out on him and pack in the paint and that leaves me open in the perimeter you do my damage Kevin back to you and he does a lot of damage David thanks a great tandem indeed they’ve shown some strength in the paint today
Their work on the boards has been impressive Mor passes to [Applause] Jackson James against Mor it’s good the assist this time from Jackson Mor’s got four points in the quarter John Mor’s body control and ability to take contact and stay focused is so impressive here’s LeBron and two free
Throws coming up unable to get that one to go with all the contact and Richard when you played with LeBron in 2017 did you think he’d still be elite all these years later that man has had a TW decade long Prime Greg I had no idea how much
Longer this guy’s going to be able to do it but with LeBron it’s just different his longevity is [Applause] special [Applause] free throw good James I think everybody knows how good LeBron James is but the thing that makes it remarkable is the longevity of his talent and he is still
Leading the way for his [Applause] team and both free throws good for LeBron the Grizzlies Trail by 21 Mor surveying the D passes it to Bane and The Grizzlies check on two more pick works well there not much resistance from the D yeah that just comes down to a lack of effort the
Defender has to do a better job fighting through the screen now here’s Vanderbilt 14 points for him Prince Los Angeles with another Miss Grizz Lees have gone two of three from the field to start the second half here’s Morant great D that time from LeBron and
That is a textbook example of how to defend your Rim this is why he’s out there in situations like this he stands tall to prevent points now here’s reddish uses the glass to finish the layup reddish has got six I love the advantage he has from a speed standpoint does a
Great job of creating separation for that [Applause] shot here’s smart over reddish smart misses Lakers leading by 21 Vanderbilt with it now guarded by smart off his leg and it’s being called a kickball Williams he’s checked in for Marcus [Applause] Smart three minutes gone now in the third quarter heyo morance against
LeBron prince in the post that’s be bambo with the rebound bio’s got his sixth rebound on the night even with a big goose egg by his name on the shot chart the team is somehow managing just fine without him now here’s Jackson some stance for him the average is over 21 points a
Game now here’s reddish he’s guarded by Williams whistle blows bucket is good and he’ll have a chance at the line to make it a three-point play great recognition of the mismatch abusing the smaller Defender poor guy for Los Angeles they haven’t made a mistake at the line yet 10 of 10 and Los
Angeles with some changes Hatchy Mur is checked in for torian Prince and it’s Russell in for Vanderbilt the Grizzlies also making a change alama’s checked [Applause] in [Applause] that free throw good from reddish just under three and a half minutes played here in the third [Applause] quarter Morant outside pass to
Williams Alama with the ball now here’s Jackson he’s guarded by Davis Jackson kicks to Bane six on the shot clock the Grizzlies with another and here’s the Lakers they’re on a 13-4 run and it’s going to be out of bounds the Grizzlies will take it looking now
At the numbers for Jackson what a run he’s been on over the past few weeks and he’s in the top 20 in Steels bringing that focus and intensity at both ends and trying to Muscle Up shots against him is tough his body type makes it supremely difficult just a dominant rim
Protector all season now here’s Morant after the Miss from Desmond Bay and it’s out of bounds the Grizzlies able to retain possession here timeout called the Grizzlies Anthony Davis really making a difference here well he’s been destroying them inside and they need a timeout to figure out an
Answer or prayer if there is [Applause] one oh h [Applause] now that we have a second let’s take a quick peek at the rebounding numbers for the last handful of seasons for Christian Wood it’s a concerning trend for him uh whether he’s lost some strength or or just isn’t putting in as
Much effort on the glass as he used to he’s not rebounding nearly as effectively anymore and that’s something that needs to change now here’s [Applause] Bane and foul on the shot so he’ll get a chance at the [Applause] line and now we’ll get a perspective here on how the hustle game has been
Going for the Lakers all you have to do is look at one stat and that is their block numbers it tells you how tight their D has been they’ve been going out of their way to smother the defense and one other thing they have done well has been scoring in transition looking to
Run whenever they can shooting two first one Falls for [Applause] and Bane drops some bll and even though they’re down they are putting on a show at the free throw line and so it’s Russell with it he’ll bring it up for the Los Angeles Lakers lets it go with a three connects
From three-point range Russell’s got eight points because of his size and how he can adjust Russell really proficient at hitting the contested Jay the pass to Alama back to Mor and he converts the layup Moran’s got six points in the quarter maybe they’ve been going to him a little too
Much now he’s having a great game but his team is losing and that is all that matters now here is Russell eight points for him Pima no [Applause] good on the wing Bane covered by LeBron and the ball goes out of bounds last Touch by [Applause] James [Applause] knocked
Loose the shot from a low post is good he’s got 11 when we watch James still play at this level it’s crazy to think that he joined the league in 2003 now here’s Morant he’s got 17 Alama passes to Jackson no good on that one great D that
Time from Davis Los Angeles has gone three to S tonight from three-point territory James finds Russell good and the assist goes to LeBron James has got six assists now on the game and defensively guys they’ve been unable to shut down the middle now here’s morance hard to imagine but the
Stats are tremendous as he averages close to 27 points a game here is Williams pass to Jackson up top Bane down to five on the shot clock shoots over hachimura he squares up and sinks it Baines got six in the quarter and and after a scoreless first half you’re starting to see Signs
Of Life here in the [Applause] second on the wing James defended by Alama shoots over Alama Russell and it’s Russell with that extra effort Russell’s got 12 in the game and there’s a pattern starting to take shape here they’re working in inside and getting good shots from close range Jackson passes to Bane
[Applause] here’s elama James covering kicks it to Morant the Trey it’s hauled in by Los [Applause] Angeles and here’s reddish nine points in the game so far outside Russell pass to Hatchy mura now Mor passes it to Bane back to Mor and the whistle blows it’s going to
Be on jiren Jackson that’s his third foul of the [Applause] game and some changes here for the Lakers Christian Wood comes in for LeBron and it’s Austin Reeves in for reddish and Memphis also making a switch tilman’s checked in they are enjoying the commanding lead and it really gives
Them the opportunity to give their starters a rest always critical when you get ready for that home stretch Russell finds wood here’s Reeves he’s guarded by Williams Williams with the [Applause] Block it’s hauled in by Los Angeles Davis is got rebound number 10 tonight with that last one knocked away Williams
With the ball picked up by [Applause] Davis Williams can’t get it to go Los Angeles has gone three to seven tonight from three-point territory Davis the pass to Russell Davis looking for an opening Hatchy Mur down low guarded by Bane four on the clock bounce pass Russell here’s
Reeves the Lakers keeping it going a new 14sec shot clock yep that one goes in there every time they get scored on during this run it’s come from inside the paint guys are looking for a spark here yeah a cold stretch offensively for sure here’s elama Off the Mark and the drought
Continues and so it’s DAV he’ll bring the ball up for the Los Angeles Lakers Reaves the pass to Davis and the basket is good and he’s got a chance here for one more at the line they’re in strong position coming down the stretch and he is a big reason why this is his
Second trip to the line in this one and high quality numbers for him all season long how about 81 from the line looking at who’s out there now for the Grizzlies Rod’s checked in and Kar subbed in for Williams [Applause] and the free throw no
Good Memphis has gone 0 of two from Deep to start things here in the second half Alama with the [Applause] ball pass R and he gets the bucket yeah outstanding job there of taking the harm and still able to finish for Memphis they have been getting it done at the line 10 for
[Applause] 12 one [Applause] shot [Applause] and that one misses La has gone one to two from Beyond The Arc since coming out of the [Applause] break and there’s the pass to [Applause] reebs 8 ft away baset is good he’ll get a chance for one more at the line pick
Works well there not much resistance from the D yeah that just comes down to a lack of effort the defender has to do a better job fighting through the screen he’s gone two for two at the line so far and when you shoot 86 from the line like
He did last season you usually cash in on those [Applause] opportunities Grizzly shooting struggles apparent 37% from the field morance against Russell and mor gets it to go Mor’s got 19 points still a little bit of a streak shooter Morant has been deadly accurate tonight man Reeves the pass to Davis down
Low here’s Russell goes back up it’s blocked here’s Morant 19 points in the [Applause] game and Davis sends it back they retain possession the wing Davis 18 ft out and it’s Morant with the rebound I think the defender really affected that shot pass to [Applause] kha pass to [Applause] Tillman pass to
Rody nailed from three-point l W’s got five points in the quarter that’s a nice play getting the separation he needs for a clean look and you know it takes Skil for you to get your shot up over a bigger guy Little Giant Killer that’s impressive stuff and with the lead I
Like the strategy here continue to get the ball to guys who can do something with it this is when good players really get after it he can sense that they’re reeling and he’s going to put his foot on the pedal here’s Rody following the basket by Anthony Davis
Count it W’s got 10 points and he’s doing everything he can offensively to lift them out of this hole but I’m not sure his hot shooting can do it alone here’s Reeds cjar covering good on the bucket he has seven big miscommunication on defense he recognizes it and quickly takes
Advantage yeah they got to do a much better job of putting a little bit of pressure on him on his way to the hoop the pass to kha 29 seconds left in the [Applause] third and the shot goes down he’s good enough where it takes a lot to bother
Him at The Rim like that Los Angeles has gone one to two from Beyond The Arc since coming out of the break outside Russell to the paint here’s Davis and he can’t bank that one in Anthony Davis firing on all cylinders for La between his points and
His rebounds he was a star for him in that quarter back right after this and as we head into the fourth we’ll see if there’s a comeback in the works or if it’s more of the same from the first three quarters and Los Angeles guys uh shooting
Certainly a key for them in this one 55% from the field on the court for Memphis to start the fourth John Kar out there with rose and there’s bismack bambo and it’s Rody in at the three the small forward now here’s Lewis offline with his [Applause] three they get a hand on [Applause]
It jumps up and the SL slam dunk by Russell and just changing ends in transition there you have to stick close to Russell defensively oh he’ll get crazy [Applause] on outside Rose pass to Rody and one thing that came from this new CBA GA mandatory participation in
The NBA draft compin Yeah more equal ACC ESS for teams to study various prospects player agents can’t keep teams in the dark like in the past that makes for a More Level Playing Field chrisy he’s checked in for D’Angelo Russell here is [Applause] Rose Fires at the elbow Lakers with the
Rebound now here’s Lewis and the rebound goes to the Grizzlies bambos got his seventh rebound of the game with that last [Applause] one here’s Kar defended by Christie bambo that’s good and you’re not going to pass up that kind of look for Los Angeles they’ve gone one of three from
The field to start the fourth quarter here’s Lewis and that one is hammered home nice Beed inside saw the play develop and hit him right when he needed to the grizzly is shooting 40% from the field and here’s [Applause] Rose here’s Rody the shot no good good d by
Wood and we’re about 2 minutes into the fourth quarter now good Shapino shot is off oo might rush that one a little bit pretty clean look inside Rose in the post now Kar top of the [Applause] key we’ve seen players criticized for skipping their media obligations after
Tough losses Greg how egregious is that in in your opinion well you know they say the true test of character is how you respond to when things aren’t going your way so for me it’s important to be accountable in those tough moments here’s Christie grizzli is making the shot passes it to
Wood here’s Hood Shapino five on the [Applause] clock Lewis against Rose gets hauled in by Los Angeles we’re in the final quarter of play here 3 minutes in floats it up for wood and anthetic L Jam obviously wood is in sync with his team perfectly timed leap to throw down that [Applause]
Finish now kjo pass to laravia here’s Biondo just five to shoot he kicks it to Rose tries it from the top of the key Lewis grabs the board oh I can see some miscommunication on defense there very clearly they were super fortunate it didn’t torch them with that mistake now here’s
Lewis and he sinks that one hitting the back of the rim on the way in Lewis has got four points in the quarter for Memphis they’ve gone just 33% from the field in the fourth quarter so far they are two of six rose with the ball here’s bomo that one is good he’s
Only missed one shot of his six taken on the floor uhoh well we all know what can happen when this fella gets hot and this guy well let’s just say he’s [Applause] hot kicks it to [Applause] Lewis rich from when you were a first round pick back in 2001 toight what are
The biggest changes off the four o that’s a tough one well I think it’s a combination because everyone didn’t have a cell phone back in 2001 and then social media so now you got social media and cell phones camera phones that is the thing that has changed I think
Players and teams are just under so much more scrutiny now pass to hood Shino and the pass to Lewis it’s deflected here’s Rody over Lewis drops it in from 11 ft wat’s got nine points now in just the second half and and you like to see since the half now he’s finally starting
To come around here’s Christie got a piece of it [Applause] now here’s Rose inside here’s bomo good d by wood the Lakers have gone four of 10 here in the final period not the time to go cold and here we go the Grizzlies on a fast break R the pass to kha
Here’s laravia Vanderbilt [Applause] defending lwis outside pass to hood Shino good on the triple when he has that much space he’s a pretty good betat to nail the three and so it’s Rose who brings the ball up for the Memphis Grizzlies and with some of the new rooting interest for fans some concern
About potential hostility to the players when great things don’t go their way I mean there’s a lot riding on the outcome of games and Stat lines and that’s something the league has to take seriously making sure the players are protected because the emotions can run rampid and so here’s Memphis after the
Basket by the Lakers he gets that one and how about the clever move by Rose he somehow manages to get around the contact and finish here’s Hood Shapino it’s wood top of the key and he’s fouled pretty hard on that shot but he’s got the chance to pick up the points at the
[Applause] line [Applause] [Applause] free throw good wood can you believe that Christian Wood went undrafted here’s a guy that has the size the shooting the defense everything NBA teams [Applause] want [Applause] and that one goes in two from the line that time for Memphis they’ve gone five of 12
From the field entering the fourth quarter smart deciding where to go with it stolen and here’s reddish can’t hit that one excellent D there from [Applause] Williams shoots they get it again and another shot and it’s off the back rim no good LA’s gone one to two from three-point range here in the
Fourth James up top guarded by smart and the Tok pie jams a monster down low LeBron James the rare package of skill size and athleticism they’ve been struggling here on offense yeah bit of a dry spell for sure pass to Williams here’s Rody Vanderbilt [Applause] defending here’s Tillman six to shoot
Just outworking the shooter keeping the shot off Target and bagging the rebound and the Lakers making a change here Haim Mur is checked in bomo is checked in for [Applause] Memphis they’ve been a little too casual with the ball out there yeah but you can’t force that square peg into the
Round hole often times you just got to make that first simple pass and get a rhythm from that and with this new CBA Greg for the first time team and League licensing Revenue about 160 million a year is to be shared with the players and I think that’s probably Jersey
Patches and stuff like that it makes sense that the player should get a share of that one shot [Applause] free throw good Bane the Lakers have gone through the fourth quarter shooting 50% 7even of 14 here’s James makes it off the glass and ladies and gentlemen if you were
Wondering what it’s like playing against LeBron it is not fun he’s too big he’s too strong and just gets the contact and the Finish now here’s smart and the foul on Marcus Smart that’s his first foul a chance to check out Los Angeles’s upcoming schedule on Sunday they’ll go
Up against CJ McCollum and the New Orleans Pelicans and then on Wednesday they’ll take on Kevin Love and the Miami Heat and looking at the Grizzlies matchup that’s going to be one where it would take a lot of errors and maybe a cold shooting night for things to go
Wrong they just have that much of an advantage over that team catching the defender a little bit out of position would just has a natural feel for how to get his [Applause] points [Applause] Two Shots relax on the [Applause] first he’s off on the first and Richard
Cap smoothing is part of this new labor deal with the max 10% increases why is that important well it’s so we don’t get another KD and Warrior situation where the rich just got richer other players got contracts to maybe a little too rich I think the lesson was learned to smooth
It out over [Applause] time good on the the second free throw now smart now the dish to bomo here’s Tillman outside Bane good and smart gets the assist I know what they say defense championships but you need some bucket Getters too [Applause] now James left side over smart rebound by Williams Williams has
Got his fourth Rebound with that last one here tonight to the inside gets it to fall the bucket from Bane 14 points for Desmond Bane you know he was a non-factor in that first half but now he’s making up for lost time on the wing [Applause] James feeds to Prince passes to
Wood LeBron outside clck at six from Deep the Grizzlies Pull It in bio’s got rebound number nine now what an effort here tonight smart with the ball the pass to Tilman inside here’s bomo it’s HED in by wood Woods got nine rebounds in the game getting it
Done aim M kicks to James floats it up for wood hammers the alley through and the pass there floated it up to the precise spot it needed to be and no messing around on the Finish he Powers it through now here here’s smart outside Bane over Prince the rebound by the
Lakers haty Mur has got six rebounds now in the game James the pass to Wood so here’s one for you RJ is there anyone in the league right now that reminds you of yourself as a player now if we’re talking about me in my Prime and I hope these players don’t get
Disrespected but Jaylen Brown and Andrew Wiggins just the way they play some of the moves that they make like I can see myself doing those things and one team is just completely outclassing the other tonight spirited performance and it really ignited what is turning out to be
A monster win here for the Lakers as one-sided as it gets today you know there were some dominant moments in about every facet of this game for that team yeah I mean Kevin I it’s hard to think of what didn’t go right for them uh game Planning by the coaches
Execution by the players everything was just on Target and in terms of the season record this is going to be their 18th win overall and one of the key components to this Victory if not the biggest was the incredible performance for Anthony Davis he limited the opposing offenses impact as well with
Some superb defense finding lots of chances to knock away shots here’s smart following the basket by cam reddish Williams for three it’s hold in by LeBron and it’s the Lakers ball 27 seconds left here in the fourth quarter Prince outside for three it’s rebounded by [Applause] Memphis outside Bane bomo down
Low pass to [Applause] Tillman so it’s Los Angeles winning this one easily it was a tale of two teams tonight one that was in Total Control operating flawlessly and the other just searching for answers that they could never find I mean the energy here is just so tremendous fans involved from
The get-go and once they started to really pour it on it was fun to see that Rhythm and flow from their perspective it’s time now to go Courtside as we send you over to David Aldridge from the sideline David take it away thanks very much LeBron you got
After it on defense you look motivated you know I heard it all from you know is this the last that we’ve seen of LeBron and the fashion at he plays and then defensively what one thing each of these teams can do is pass the rock Grant we should see a lot
Of ball movement tonight hey sharing is caring and of course there’s great chemistry on both teams there’s such a flow to this game when they get together and we’re going to see some terrific team basketball tonight I can’t wait and checking out the opening lineup for Memphis Moran and smart in the back
Court Bane and Jackson Jr holding down the forward spots and it’s bomo in at the five now here’s B right side Moran into the lane James with the block they retain possession pay against Prince uses the glass to finish the layup don’t sleep on torian Prince he
Will challenge you off the bounce now does a good job of navigating his way through the defense now here’s Moran we saw him with 19 his last time out and despite the defender’s length he goes right up from the mid-range and you know what there was probably a better match
Up on the floor but when it goes in nobody complains here’s Davis following the bucket by the Grizzlies and they pick up two the ability of Davis to hit from there really makes the defender pick a spot to guard him now here’s Moran impressive scoring stats with around 27 points a [Applause]
Game can’t get it to drop excellent D there from Davis and here’s Davis he’ll bring it up for the Lakers they come into this one following the loss to Minnesota it was almost like they looked stunned when the game slipped through their fingers being on the wrong end of
An upset leads to a quiet ride home we try not to dwell on losses like that but hey you can’t help it hopefully they’ll learn something from that defeat now here’s Moran outside Bane here’s the three the Lakers with a rebound just a little off to start this game one for
Five looking to find some kind of Rhythm here’s James smart grabs a miss the Grizzlies have gone one of five to start things off you know Smitty a lot more Talent on this Lakers roster behind their Stars than we saw at the start of last season yes a big time upgrade to the
Supportting cast it was needed you got to have dep to make a Deep Run reddish misses Memphis trailing here on the drive smart pass to bio Jackson outside up top Mor just five to [Applause] shoot the 15-footer and he sinks that one hitting the back of the rim on the way in it’s a tie ball game defense is all over John Morant but he keeps his coup and sinks the jumper Vanderbilt to pass to reddish and so it looks like the Lakers will retain possession
Here all right let’s get some real stats real scores from the real NBA and see which players have been the League’s top scorers over the last 10 games the fourth spot held by Anthony Davis he’s been on an absolute tear offensively he’s found something that’s working for him and he’s sticking to
It bio with a steal Moran against James smart outside first quarter of action just under three and 1/2 minutes played bomo passes to Moran tipped away outside reddish inside Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt slams it in love the unselfishness not only can cam create for himself he can also create for others time called here
The Grizzlies decide to talk it over they couldn’t put the pieces together last time out losing to the Clippers if you can’t match up on the boards you are not going to win games that’s got to be a big lesson from that game they weren’t aggressive on the glass they weren’t
Blocking out that puts you behind the a ball every single time [Applause] [Applause] me [Applause] you looking now at some numbers for [Applause] ja Jackson the pass to biombo Moran against James Moran looking for an opening pass to Smart six to [Applause] shoot here’s Prince guarded by [Applause] Bane Moran against [Applause] James that’s good his first MJ shot of
Three attempts just a bully out there LeBron with no regard for the defender [Applause] safety Moran against James now Bane still without a bucket gets the three to fall efficient from range Desman came into the league with a sharp three-point shot well Steve how about the offensive growth of
Desmond Bane season to season ba he’s getting more assertive out there Bane he hunts shots and he takes shots which is allowing him to increase his offensive inl man good whistle thereo that’s his first personal foul and an important part of every team’s game a look at the hustle stats for the
Lakers they are making a statement so far on the defensive end sending shots away in incredible fashion loving the hustle yeah on top of that they’ve been resourceful defensively generating scoring opportunities by forcing [Applause] turnovers that free throw good from Davis with the NBA season out of its
Early stages Now Grant there have been more than a few surprises oh I love surprises and every season there are a few guys who take a major leap forward something just clicks for them or the skills all just come together but regardless it’s always a fun surprise for fans and broadcasters
Too both free throws good from Davis it’s about health when ad is he’s a major force a nightly double double threat with Incredible length and athleticism now here’s smart coming off a 22-point game against the Clippers in Los Angeles his defensive int made a huge difference just look at the three
Steals o lots of contact on the shot so two free throws Will Follow That whist there’s an aggression and a confidence to Desmond Bane’s game it helps him get to the line Desmond Bane at the line for [Applause] two two [Applause] shot first one Falls for him Desmond
Bane can score from anywhere on the floor and he also can defend multiple [Applause] positions [Applause] and Baye drops them both money from the strip he does a great job night in and night out and James has got the ball here for the Los Angeles Lakers they
Came away with a victory in their last meeting which by the way was also in this building they flat out dominated the last time these teams squared off particularly on the glass they generated Second Chance opportunities on one end preventing them on the other end that
Was the story of the game now here’s Moran impressive scoring stats with around 27 points a game pass to Bane and there’s a whistle that’s going to go on Jared Vanderbilt that’s his first foul and there’s just one foul now away from the pen foul [Applause] [Applause]
Moran against James and he’ll draw the foul he’ll head to the line for two it had been a long time since Murray State has produced an NBA star John Moran changed that narrative ba he certainly did he’s now highest average score in the NBA out of Murray State this dude is
An animal a walking bucket if you will and he can’t get the first one and when you’re looking for guys with MVP tra Smitty the light really Shines on John Moran it does Bea like all the great ones do Jah can completely take over a game Elite skills Elite
Athleticism he’s got a six cents for this game the Lakers making a switch here Russell is checked in and he’s good on the second one of the most exciting players in the league John Morant he’s so explosive plays the game with a joy and he’s a fan favorite now here’s reddish he’s scoreless
Here’s Russell pass to Vanderbilt the shot off that time ooh excellent D there from Jackson Russell against Moran and that misses that would have put him up this is the shot you won right at The Rim he just could deliver here’s redish smart with the defensive effort
There is the value of great Rim protection without fouling forcing the miss good play call and good execution the offense running on all cylinders the Lakers [Applause] Trail Russell with the ball checking the numbers he’s averaging close to 15 a game they get it again here’s Vanderbilt and he converts the layup vander’s got his second bucket offensive rebounding is all about wanting it fantastic effort there leading to Second Chance points and here’s Mor he’s got five over
Russell can’t hit the free throw line jumper and all quarter long it’s been the same story inconsistent with his offense jber grabs a Miss Memphis has gone one to two from three-point land so far it’s smart on the wing pass to Jackson back to Smart five on the
Clock and blocked that one goes kening off the glass to the paint and look it for Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt’s got six Memphis trailing here and the Grizzlies call time here looking now for some consistency just too many missed shots you know this is a good time to maybe switch up your
Strategy a little bit you can’t keep doing what you’re doing and expect a different result [Applause] f [Applause] w [Applause] and some changes here for the Lakers Christian Wood is checked in for Vanderbilt haimura comes in for Prince and Reeves subbed in for reddish a big group substitution here for Memphis tilman’s checked in for biombo Rody comes in for jiren Jackson Jr Al D’s
Checked in for Desmond Bane and it’s conar in for smart decent look for mid-range but there may have been a better option for them in that set Russell he’s now one for two with that bucket hey they’re just getting pushed around inside Memphis has gone one to2 from three-point land so
Far Mor the pass to [Applause] Alama back to Moran 43 Some solid defense from Russell Fant fantastic perimeter defense his coaches and teammates have to appreciate this kind of effort you see some guys they just mail it in they don’t go out and contested not him he’s going to compete
Through the entire play two points that one goes nice pass from ad wanting to set up his open [Applause] teammates outside Mor pass to Robbie [Applause] driving to the basket to stop the drought and the shot goes down and he gives up some size inside but makes a
Great adjustment on the finish and that takes skill and the ability to make adjustments as you’re going up here’s Reeves now here’s Russell the three ball keeps it alive controls the rebound and the put now four Davis has got six this run has been fueled by their Matador
Defense Mor against Russell Mor the pass to [Applause] Kar there’s the three wood grabs the board the Lakers in the lead now Russell and the officials whistle a foul on the shot the bucket is good and he’ll go to the line more points coming from inside in that respect they’ve been the more aggressive team SM is a ball handler D’Angelo Russell is a pretty complete player offensively yes he is ba he’s
Very smart with the ball and he knows how to create shots for others and himself Williams is checked in for [Applause] Memphis one [Applause] shot yeah so talented there’s very little Russell can’t do it’s just about the consistency but the talent is all there now here’s [Applause] Williams here’s
Tilman two minutes pass to Kar two minutes misses from close range no question who’s in control of the board so far aim mura in the post by AMA that one’s good from Aim mura on the assist by Russell they’re winning the battle Down Low by imposing their will things
Just don’t seem to be clicking for them offensively yeah they really need to find a way to get back on track and there’s the call it’s going to be an illegal screen and while we have a second let’s take a quick peek at the rebounding numbers for Christian Wood it’s not a
Great trend for him not rebounding nearly as effectively anymore maybe it’s his effort or who knows but that’s something that needs to change on outside Russell i i Davis with it he’s against [Applause] Tilman back to aim mura clock at six from 9 ft out here’s Davis and finished off by Davis they’re
Not wasting any time putting their stamp on this game what a start play calling has been fantastic they’ve been a step ahead of the defense since the opening tip now here’s conar no point so far Williams against Russell Williams into the lane here’s Alama and another Miss by Memphis Los
Angeles has gone 0 for three from downtown pass to Russell shoots it from the corner here’s Davis Williams grabs the board Memphis has gone one for five from three-point range a cold Start 30 seconds left in the first quarter here’s Rody nice assist and nice finish solid play all the way around Rody’s got his second basket of the game there’s 25 seconds left in the opening quarter outside Davis 11 seconds left to play in the first quarter just five to shoot yep that one
Goes Davis has got 10 points the offensive game plan is clear get it inside and go to work this is my type of approach get some high percentage looks then later you can play inside out and so it’s Anthony Davis making things happen for the Los Angeles Lakers he put
Together 10 points in the quarter we’ll be right Back let’s get you back to the action on the floor as the New Year’s Eve festivities continue and guys Lakers look pretty much in control here a just excellent first quarter defense they’ve been really getting after it yeah they were very physical and very aggressive they just been the better team so far
[Applause] smart with the ball no made baskets yet on the court for Memphis we’ve got Jackson Santi Al dama out there with Desmond Bane then there’s Marcus Smart and it’s Williams in at the two spot James with the ball he’s picked up by Bane Bay against James pass to Reeves shot clock at six and that one makes him two for two he’s in his rhythm they have no answer defensively inside smart against [Applause] James smart looking [Applause] around [Applause] Memphis needs to get off a shot and Williams gets the bucket on the
Assist from Smart Williams has got his first points of the game a great decision from Smart he’s all about doing what’s best for the team for three James another Miss he’s one for four from the field reddish against Bane reddish passes to aim Mura James outside reddish finds wood haimura with the ball shoots over Jackson and he gets the friendly roll as that one goes and the Lakers lead by 15 a smart decision maker with a versatile skill set Hatchy M always takes the shots that he’s comfortable with and it’s smart missing that was
Excellent contest preventing him from making something that’s usually automatic Bane against reddish pass to Wood here’s Reeves hey get LeBron get LeBron James outside back to Reeves lets it go from deep and the three-pointer goes Reeves has got five points now this quarter who better to run the offense through LeBron
Making it all look seamless and here’s Bane and here in the second quarter of action just a hair under 2 and 1/2 minutes played it’s tipped and here’s aim mura looking at his production close to 12 points a game gives us a chance to catch up with Ali
Leforce ran there’s a useful exuberance in the G locker room that some say more resembles a college team Jaren Jackson Jr said quote everybody listens to the same music does the same things watches the same stuff we all Vibe together and we like hanging around each other and it
Translates Brian oh you like that connection allly thank you Vanderbilt’s checked in for the Lakers Prince comes in fori mura BIO he’s checked in for Memphis John morand comes in for Williams rejected by James got to be careful when LeBron James is nearby he is too smart Prince can’t
Hit the Grizzlies have gotten nothing to go out of five attempts so far this quarter Moran finds [Applause] Jackson the jump hook and off the glass that one’s good right there on that PL Jackson showed the nice touch and his ability to finish around the rim pass to Vanderbilt and a foul called on the way up so he’ll take two from the free throw line by CR I’m going to ask you to put on your executive hat now tell us what the key is to establishing culture at an NBA organization ooh ba culture structured accountability it’s about
Getting the right group of guys having strong leadership and of course it only works if the coaches and players fully Buy in shooting [Applause] two the free throw dropped for [Applause] Vanderbilt [Applause] so one for two that time at the stripe for Memphis they’ve gotten just
Two of six field goals to go in the second here’s Moran and he was fouled while in the act of shooting so he’ll take two free throws that’s I like When J forces the issue especially in close where he’s Fearless for J Mor taking two [Applause] shots and he makes a first [Applause] [Applause] that’s also good so he hits both free throws and even the players have expressed concern about load management are changes a foot or is this the new normal Grant well ba I I think protecting players from injury is smart
To do but maybe the ticket sellers need to highlight the back-to-back game so fans are well aware that some players might be sitting certain things make Prince a tough cover strength long arms quickness that can surprise you team at the line for the Lakers torian friend two [Applause] shots [Applause] Take a break take a break Two [Applause] Shots the first one Falls to succeed in this league you can never be satisfied it’s a certain mentality and Prince has [Applause] [Applause] that so he gots some both and here are the Grizzlies now trailing by [Applause] 17 outside Mor pass to [Applause]
Bane over Prince ooh a little luck that time as it drops Bay’s got nine Desmond Bane showing off his strength that’s a tough shot inside [Applause] outside [Applause] reddish here’s Reeves pounded by Moran yep that one’s good he’s got nine that’s been typical of their performance today they’re sharing the ball and
Creating good shots smart outside pass to beo Jackson surveying the D here’s Baye yes and a nice assist from Jackson man he keeps doing his part they just haven’t been able to get over the hump Jackson against James outside reddish Beyond The Ark and he’s now one for four after that one a shot cam can make the D must respect his three point shot SMY part of what makes LeBron James so inspiring is how competitive he is still ba I don’t think he’ll ever lose
That fire in his eyes but you’re right he’s still hungry every game even the little ones LeBron wants to win just as bad as ever and bio with the block and so it looks like the Lakers will retain possession here smart against reddish six on the shot clock here’s
Prince I love how aggressive Bane is on defense he doesn’t give his man much room to work with smart outside finally gets one to go that makes him one for five in this game they’re finding ways to get the ball into the paint five consecutive buckets here’s Reeves seven points in the
Game pass to Vanderbilt here’s Prince and it’s blocked when Desmond is on you be careful because he’s capable of blocking your shot and it’s the Lakers on the [Applause] break and biombo with the block and he gets it back now here’s Moran defense right on [Applause]
Him and he lobs it up to the rim and the dunk by Jackson one thing that makes jiren such a great alley Target is his hands measured at enormous 10 in Long here’s Reeves pounded by Moran pass to Vanderbilt James outside oh and Jackson with the [Applause] Block paying against Prince takes the 13-footer deflected Toran Prince saying not on my watch spectacular D here’s James misses off the right iron both sides attacking that was good defense versus good offense here’s smart no luck on that one nice D from reddish pass to James back to
Reddish that falls nice speed that time from James James is got three assists in the [Applause] game Memphis calls timeout coach definitely wants to talk about their interior defense which has not been impressive it’s a matter of want to helping out contesting shots you have to want to make the effort [Applause]
Anthony Davis he’s checked in for the Lakers Russell comes in for reddish the Grizzlies making a switch here here’s Tilman yet to see a basket pass to Rody and here’s [Applause] Kar and it’s good fought through contact hit the shot and will go to the line [Applause]
Coaches have to love an eager team first player like John Kar Smitty absolutely ba guys like him are so useful Kar looks for any Gap in his team’s game and he puts in the work on the floor to fill [Applause] [Applause] it [Applause] they’ve been impeccable from the line
Here in the second period doing what they can to try to build some momentum Russell deciding where to go with it driving [Applause] in on the wing Reeves knocks it [Applause] Loose now here’s Kar checked by Davis oh there’s bar with the slam the pass the catch the slam what a
Clean play Man absolutely jawdropping Jackson against James here’s Davis the shots good on the assist by J Davis has got 12 Anthony Davis teammates are looking to get him involved he is on fire right Now Moran against Russell from 12 ft and it’s Mor missing they really have a commanding lead not just in points but in rebounds as well throws it up high and finished off by Davis what a beautiful play and it was great timing then the athletic finish by 80 Mor the pass to
Tilman pass to Kar lays it up and Banks it in he’s got five it was a rough start with them scoring the ball but they look like now they’re really finding their rhythm in flow Moran against Russell here’s Prince step back and fire here’s Davis and that one goes in
As he’s fouled it’ll be three points if he converts the free throw defensive foul Xavier dman and the Lakers with some changes wood comes in for Reeves and aim mura has subbed in for Prince while D’s checked in for Memphis Anthony Davis [Applause] shot that free throw good from
Davis and it’s morand with the ball for the Grizzlies it’s a 16-point game pass to rod and here’s Alama aimira covering Alama the pass to Moran clock at six 2 minutes remaining of the first half back to Alama minutes Fires for three wood grabs the board Wood’s got four rebounds [Applause]
Now here’s aim mura excellent D there from Alama hard to convert against that kind of defensive pressure the rim protection at its finest the result is the same whether you block the shot or simply change It Moran against [Applause] Davis wood grabs the board Wood’s got five rebounds in the game what I like he hasn’t stopped competing despite the off night Russell finds wood always a nice way to start makes his first one yeah what Poise from wood he isn’t afraid to get hit a little on the
Way up they’re searching for a way to score yeah buckets have been very tough to come by here’s Rody stolen by Davis pass break here come the Lakers and then Russell with the D and I think that play tells you everything you need to know they’re simply playing at a
Higher level getting a steal and turning it into Quick points here’s Mor laid it in with a nice touch off the window Mor’s got 11 points not want to shy away from physicality johnar just goes about his business James against Moran double team on James and we’re going to have a jump
Ball that will be a jump [Applause] ball the Lakers with the ball wood passes to aiura James with the ball pounded by Moran James against Moran here’s Davis the shots good Davis has got 19 points he’s been a big factor in their offense tonight making shot after [Applause] shot Moran against
James now here’s Moran launches it whoa he just got it off in time that was close now he doesn’t panic in these situations one eye on the rim one eyee on the shot clock ending the quarter the right way and so it’s Los Angeles looking in total control with this 17-point Advantage as
The buzzer sounds we hear teams talk about wanting to get the ball inside but this is how you do it time for a quick break then back to the action it’s the 2K sports halime show boy a lot of energy in this Arena tonight the the hometown fans getting
After it I’m Ernie Johnson Shaquille O’Neal’s here so is Kenny The Jet Smith it was a big time first quarter from Anthony Davis he ended up with 19 points two assists and one steal and let’s get your thoughts Kenny on the Lakers they’re getting a lot out of
Their bench a lot for the most part opponent’s game plan is to take away to started but then when your second unit comes in and plays with this type of intensity and torches the Nets you created a whole new problem for the F and Shaq let’s get your input on the
Grizzlies and one of the main reasons they’re down right now is because of their rebounding problem they’re getting out work outclass not bringing the intensity not willing to get their hand T they’re playing like whips and that’s going to do it for our halftime show sadly third quarter about
To start see you again after the final hor oh BZ and with the second half upon us we’ll find out if this game becomes the route that it’s threatening to be a fantastic game from Anthony Davis in this one can they come up with an answer for him
Coming out of the half they have to change something defensively I think both sides probably adjust to a few things the key for him is to bring the same level of energy over these last two quarters just about ready for the second half here a big comeback is needed for
This game to be competitive and it probably has to happen quickly pandab at power forward with Davis in the middle LeBron James out there with Cam reddish and it’s prince in at the small forward position so that’s who Darin ham starts the second half with true decision on
The shot by Mor goes into the defender to make sure he gets foued J Mor shooting [Applause] two that one’s off [Applause] he hits the second from the line now James knocked loose and stolen by Bane to the left side Wing so it’ll be two free throws he was fouled in the act of shooting that’s his all right let’s go to the 2K leaderboard these teams are getting it done in their transition offense in the third spot Los Angeles
They’ve been playing at a fast pace which plays to their strengths [Applause] shooting two first free throw is [Applause] good [Applause] and he can’t hit the second they’ve shown the power inside their rebounding effort has been Sensational Davis finds Vanderbilt got and there’s the lob lays it in off the pretty loud look
At the unselfishness by Prince doesn’t have what he wants keeps the ball [Applause] moving outside [Applause] Bane uses the glass to finish the layup Bain’s got 14 and he’s looking to get on a roll here to start the second half that was a good play call attacking with
The right guy in the right situation James passes to Prince he takes it in here’s Davis yep that one goes Davis has got 23 points there are just few guys can own the glass like Anthony Davis he makes the play before the defense can [Applause] Retreat Moran against James hke loose
And from the sideline let’s catch up with allly LeBron James is sustaining greatness into his late 30s he said quote as long as my mind stays in it I can play at this level for a while my body is going to be okay because I
Always make sure to take care of it and I put the work in and Brian call it mind over matter or the Fountain of Youth whatever you want to call it LeBron’s work continues to pay off indeed no question about that thank you Ally outside reddish pass to James smart against
Reddish six to shoot back to James for three Grizzlies with the rebound well so far this cold night from the field has not affected their ability to maintain this lead smart against James and it’s smart missing he can hit it from deep but needs a little more
Room to operate and the defense wouldn’t give it to him pass to James and there’s the drive and down it goes two points James has gotten his second bucket of the game tremendous breakdown ability off the dribble LeBron also finishing through contact smart outside to the inside here Moran rebounded by the Lakers James has got five rebounds in the game to the
Paint and finished off by Davis such an intelligent play play maker LeBron spots the openings and exploits them a little under 3 and 1/2 minutes off the clock now in the third quarter boy they’d love if anyone could get a bucket yeah their offense has been grinding to a hole pass to
Bibo outside Mor lets a floater go good d by Vanderbilt trying to get it going only one for five to start the second half his on the wing oh and there’s the whistle on the shot so two free throws for him coming up that one on bibo the Poise of LeBron
Little pump fake gets the defender in the air That’s All She Wrote LeBron James [Applause] [Applause] first one Falls for him we don’t get too many generational players and LeBron James he is definitely one of them the Lakers making a switch here Reeves is checked in and Memphis also making a switch Williams has checked in former [Applause] ran [Applause] both free throws good from
James and so it’s Williams with it he brings it up for the Grizzlies timeout call Memphis and there’s nothing more frustrating for a coach than seeing his team giving up a bunch of Second Chance points that’s going to be the main topic during this timeout it’s time for [Applause] t-shirts [Applause] w [Applause] w [Applause] smart with the ball they look to him to score consistently averaging around 13 and 1 half a game now here’s bibo checked by Davis four on the clock Lio passes to Williams over James and another Miss by Memphis can’t blame him just trying to take what the
Defense allows and there’s a whistle that’s going to go on Jared Vanderbilt that’ll be a second foul of the game and this kind of selfless this is great to see textbook positioning to draw the [Applause] charge smart against James smart passes to [Applause] biombo outside Williams kicks it out to [Applause]
Smart shot clock at five right side Bane that’s good and it’s smart with the assist Bane’s got 16 points beautiful mechanics from Desmond bang doesn’t need much time to get his shot off Marcus Smart traded last summer gram bringing his defense to Memphis now his smart was
Such a fixture for the Celtics for so long but the way he plays should fit perfectly with Memphis a great addition for the Grizzlies ball and in terms of assist numbers these are the players that have stood out over the past month for LeBron James his teammates trust that if they
Get open he will find them they’re really in a groove right [Applause] now outside reddish the three up again oh he hangs in there and Cashes in on the second chance points and they keep on figuring out ways to force the rock inside in convert and he lobs it up [Applause] top smart
Outside and play stops a whistle there on what looks like an illegal screen the screener was leaning a bit right there his feet may not have been planted pretty obvious call by the officials so difficult to stay planted especially with all the motion around you annoying turnover the Grizzlies making a switch
Here alama’s checked in pass to reddish and the foul on Santi Alama that’ll be a second foul of the game D’Angelo Russell he’s checked in for Los Angeles team fou now into the lineup your Lakers D’Angelo Russell [Applause] pass to Davis just for to shoot kept alive here’s Russell and the
Foul is called he missed it so he’s got a couple of free throws coming his way jiren Jackson picks one up and what has made DLo a max player he puts constant pressure on the defense and guys what do you think about the hustle stats for Los
Angeles what I love and the coaching staff has to love is the defense they’ve really brought the energy with all these blocks we’ve seen in this one yeah one thing I think they should continue doing is attacking the break because right now this defense has no answer for them when they do [Applause]
This both good from the line that time if they keep hitting free throw at this clip it’ll help them seal the deal smart outside pass to [Applause] Jackson Alama outside outside Bane fires top of the key and that’s good for two B Bane’s got seven points
Here in the quarter stepping in Bane is automatic from that Area James deciding where to go with it and he lobs it up to the rim and the lob disrupted not to be and The Grizzlies pushing it up now here’s Alama and a miss there on the triple now Los Angeles with it they’re on a 14 six runs
James oh and that one no question powered it down when inspired redish is a good rebounder great physical tools at 67 with a 7 foot one wingspan they grab their own Miss Williams shot is good I love it beautiful job getting to the rim making a play and Russell’s got the ball here
For Los Angeles and following this game they hit the road to challenge the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans it’s a quick turnaround on the road just one game here’s Davis that shot’s good Russell making the play Russell’s got three assists now in
This one Memphis has gone 0 for two from outside here on the [Applause] third smart outside pass to Alama unable to get that one Davis with the defensive effort the Lakers have gone seven of 13 in the second half the rebound by Jackson tremendous defensive effort saving a bucket right
There you know what this is why you never give up on a play you don’t know what’s going to happen that’s his first personal foul third foul at the line for the Grizzlies Desmond Bane two shots shooting [Applause] two the free throw drops for Bane and some changes here for the Lakers Woods
Checked in for LeBron and aim mura has subbed in for reddish [Applause] [Applause] that one Falls so he hits both of them and here’s Russell he’s got nine great D that time from Bane well Memphis shooting just about 33% since this second half started up top odama aimira
Covering High arcing shot and the basket by Alama alama’s got his first bucket in this one one side has dominated tonight yeah they’ve done a fantastic job of imposing their taste and style of play inside here’s Davis lays it up and Banks it in they
Have led on him all quarter and it has worked to [Applause] Perfection now here’s Alama aimira covering Alama the pass to [Applause] Kar outside Bane out to the right wing shot clock at six here’s and the bucket counts and he is on his way to the line he’ll try to make it a
Three-point play first personal foul at the line for the Grizzlies Rody at the line for [Applause] one one shot [Applause] and that one misses for Los Angeles they’ve gone 50% from the field in the third quarter 8 of [Applause] 16 here’s Reeves Kar covers and he lobs it up trying to go
For a lob there excellent defense and anticipation to stop it Russell against Bane pass to [Applause] Conar the Lakers with a rebound Woods got rebound number seven tonight Russ against Bane now here’s Russell he’s closely guarded the shot that time not on [Applause] target now here’s Kar Five Points in the game two minutes remain and the shots good K Char’s got seven points that’s a well tied well-coordinated play comes right off the pick for the lay in Russell the pass to aim
Mura takes it inside and the rebound goes to the Grizzlies great anticipation defensively I love how he turned an easy look into a difficult play and you know technically it’s a high percentage look but this is why we play the game here’s Tilman and it’s blocked by
Davis Anthony Davis has a gift and timing is impeccable when blocking shots maim mura finds Davis back to aim mura Russell with a ball and it’s Alama picking him up pass to Reeves Kar pulls it in Memphis has gone 0 for two from outside here in the third 55 seconds left to play in the third quarter here Russell with the rebound Russell’s got four rebounds now to snap the cold streak it’s good and he drew contact on
The shot so he will go to the line a three-point play [Applause] opportunity and on both sides of the ball ruy haimura plays with great aggression Grant he Embraces that part of his game you can’t ignore the physicality that he plays with ruy is at his best when he’s playing Bully ball
Prince has checked in for Los Angeles Morant he’s checked in for [Applause] Memphis free throw no good for aim mura well the Grizzlies shooting 37% since the beginning of the third quarter they need something good to happen here yeah they’ve gone way too long without a
Score he’s kind of lost his way this period having a hard time getting anything to go down Prince the pass to Reeves the shot no good conar with some nice D [Applause] down low outside for [Applause] Moran can’t connect from short range and three quars of play in the
Books this one’s all but over already the Lakers on top delivering the blowout and fourth quarter basketball will be coming your way on 2K sports right after this and there have been two very different performances from these teams today as we get going in quarter number [Applause]
Four on the court right now for the Grizzlies Moran and smart in the back court then it’s jiren Jackson and it’s Williams in at the three and the foul on jiren Jackson That’s foul number two for him Smitty there’s been a lot of talk about the parody in the NBA right now
There are a lot of contenders for the title each year NBA is great for the league the more teams competing for championships the better it is for the fans good Eyes by the defense clearly that’s not where he wanted the pass to go and he’s frustrated yeah what a
Ferocious drive by smart taking it straight to them and getting foul First shooting for Memphis Marcus Smart at the line for [Applause] two take a break take a break two [Applause] shots and he knocks down the first one yeah the emotional leader of this team Marcus Smart sets the tone with his effort and [Applause] [Applause] intensity good on both
Now Los Angeles with it earlier in the game they held a 25-point lead and Vanderbilt slams it in a little under siiz at the four but he can get off the ground outside Mor pass to Jackson and in deciding against lowering the minimum age for the NBA draft Grant
You think it’s fair to 17 and 18y old you want to go pro you know ba I do think it’s fair I mean there are other avenues in today’s basketball environment where compensation for these guys is possible you have the overseas route you have the G League ignite and
Of course now colleges have the nil so that’s huge and Memphis shooting just under 40% from the field smart against reddish now here’s smart he’s covered closely count that one Smart’s got four points in the quarter rising to the challenge good coverage won’t alter Smart’s selection outside Russell pass to
Vanderbilt now here’s reddish defended by [Applause] smart reddish misses every player goes through this when your shots aren’t going down it can your confidence here’s Moran rebounded by the Lakers Russell’s got his fifth Rebound in this one to the middle here’s aim mura and it’s slammed
In by aim mura and this is exactly how Russell does solid assist numbers I mean just great delivery on that [Applause] Play outside Moran pass to Smart here’s and he’s going for the L and the ball out of play Lakers will have unforced eras these are the kinds of things that break momentum Davis he’s checked in for aiura and Memphis also making a switch biombo he’s checked in ferate and the Lakers with possession
Here right side Russell and in terms of the league as a whole there have been some of the highest scoring seasons in history the last few years Grant well ba it’s all about pace and across the board teams are playing much much faster faster than ever it also seems like defense might be
Turning into a lost start so I don’t know if it’s all for the [Applause] Best here’s Prince five to shoot the Lakers got to get one up late clock here’s Vanderbilt with long arms and great footwork JN Mor is a constant threat to your shot and so the ball out of bounds smart tucks it last all right here’s a look at the
Schedule for the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday they’ll kick off a home stand starting with the Sacramento Kings then on Tuesday they’ll defend the home court against the San Antonio Spurs and looking at the Raptors match up it’s going to be a hardfought battle you just hope they are able to execute their game
Plan as it should be a close one Prince with the bucket when Prince gets it clicking from the perimeter gets his confidence going the entire offense benefits smart outside and we’re about 3 minutes into the fourth now nice D from reddish the struggle is real he’s been way off with
His shot all evening long Vanderbilt finds Russell here’s Prince oh and Jackson with the block you got to be alert whenever jiren is nearby lurking because he’s a superb shot blocker and some changes here for the Grizzlies larav is checked in for Jackson Canard comes in for smart and it’s Derrick Rose in for John [Applause]
Moran pass to H chafino here’s Lewis Williams defending here’s Vanderbilt the Lakers with another and so it’s Rose who brings up the ball for the Memphis Grizzlies here’s Canard the put back it’s good on the put backoo hard work creating the second chance opportunity Los Angeles has gone
Two of two from outside so far in the fourth Russell to pass to Vanderbilt back to Russell well Smitty it’s 68 with your ball handling ability you were known for your versatility and your playing days I was ba I was drafted as a point guard but I probably be P forward in today’s
NBA it’s positionist basketball nowadays for the NBA everybody’s skill to handle and shoot the three for Memphis they’ve gotten only two of six attempts to drop in the fourth Rose the pass to bibo and there’s contact and a whistle so he’s got two shots coming up and the foul
Goes against the Lakers second team foul shooting for Memphis dis bio Two Shots shooting [Applause] two the first free throw is good the Lakers making a switch here christe’s checked [Applause] [Applause] in he makes one or two that time the Lakers have gotten four of nine shots to go in during this fourth quarter here’s Lewis outside Vanderbilt pass to Christie back to Vanderbilt here’s Lewis
Three on the clock over Bane and again the Lakers no good and with expansion Whispers continuing to grow Smitty if it happens you figure there would have to be some realignment yes ba most likely a team would move to the east presents a chance for the NBA to change the layout of the
League might add a division and find ways to cut down on travel now here’s Williams CED closely and it’s good with time running down on the shot clock well the Lakers shooting at 49% so far in the Game here’s Hood chafino not going to go that time morand with a defensive effort the Grizzlies have gotten three of seven attempts in this fourth quarter to fall outside Williams back to [Applause] Moran looking to get back on track and he takes it up and lays it in the decision making keeps improving John Durant looking comfortable operating and picking rolls down low oh deflected biombo with a steal to the inside here’s Williams and that’s his third Miss in seven
Attempts Los Angeles has gone two of two from outside so far in the fourth here’s H Chino pounded by Moran to get back on track a nice shot by h and I respect the strategy despite the sizable lead you got to stay in attack mode you want to stay aggressive right
At The Rim driving another nail into the coffin pass to Alama inside bibo Some solid defense from [Applause] Hayes now Mor clock at six got a hand on it here’s H Chino and until recently it seemed like a foregone conclusion that the NBA’s age limit would come back down to 18 are you
Surprised that didn’t happen Grant you know ba I am surprised we heard players saying it’s not fair to make guys way you know commissioner Sil seemed receptive so that was slightly unexpected that age 19 Remains the rule time called here the Lakers decide to talk it Over he [Applause] [Applause] and now a moment to present the new Balan player of the game Anthony Davis this is special we are witnessing a legendary performance here tonight he is like levels above everyone else on the floor something must have clicked for him in warm-ups tonight he’s just come
Out and he has run wild you know I got to applaud his incredible energy out there tonight losing again was not an option for him he wouldn’t settle for anything other than a [Applause] win [Applause] the Lakers have gotten five of 12 shot attempts to go so far in the fourth
Quarter James passes to Vanderbilt now here’s Davis and for the players coming into the league potentially set for life but there are pitfalls you have to look out for so true ba I mean it’s tough you can’t take all your childhood friends along for the ride with you you’ve got
To be cautious with new acquaintances so it’ll definitely keep you on your toes you must make great [Applause] decisions two shots on the [Applause] first and he drops a [Applause] first [Applause] and so he hits both morand with [Applause] it Kar outside pass to Bebo outside Bane [Applause] six on the shot
Clock and it’s blocked by Davis outside Vanderbilt here’s Reeves it’s blocked Bane against Davis outside Bane shoots over Davis and it’s blocked by Davis pass to Vanderbilt deflects the pass here’s Bane can’t hit that one Some solid defense from James and so it’s James with it he brings it up for the Lakers
And it’s Davis penetrating second shot opportunity and the layup is good Davis has got 16 points here in the second half not enough to affect Davis’s shot it’ll take more than that well Memphis shooting 33% this hasn’t been their quarter Mor the pass to Bane now bibo checked by Davis pay against
Prince now here’s Bane he’s guarded closely and he drops in the layup off the glass B’s got 22 he’s doing it all in this one Desmond lighting up the scoreboard here’s James and there’s the bucket staying with it that time offensive glass getting it done giving up Second Chance
Buckets a huge issue for this team they’ve been having major problems offensively definitely in a bit of a dry spell here’s Moran going inside James with the [Applause] block and I heard yanis salmos say he would have loved to go to your Alma mon Grant because of all the tall and
Skilled players that have come out of D you know ba I’m not sure he mentioned me on that list but certainly nice to hear that from Giannis here’s Moran the Lakers with a rebound and the truth is I’ve been there he’s trying to find the the Rhythm on his shot he feels
Like he’s close and that’s why he keeps shooting to the paint here’s James soft not chocol the glass James has got four points now in the quarter indestructible one LeBron brushing off contact for the easy Deuce pass to Alama inside two minutes remaining in this B and here’s James two minutes
Vanderbilt the pass to Reeves here’s [Applause] prince and a foul called on the way up so he’ll take two from the free throw line that’s his first personal foul the fourth team foul at the line for the Lakers Toran PR [Applause] and the first one at the line is Good
Woods checked in for the Lakers haimura comes in for Vanderbilt [Applause] [Applause] both shots good from the strike and Grant the play in was ated after you retired you wish it was around when you played you know ba uh no but I do think we could have used it a couple of times
In my years in Orlando but you know in all fairness the play in is a success as it creates a game seven atmosphere and the NBA really knocked it out the park with this one here’s Rody that shot no good Some solid D from wood here the Lakers with the ball
They’re on a 12 to four run and you can see how scary this team can be when everything is clicking for them just a terrific performance for the Lakers and it was a big time performance across the board they looked like they were having fun out there Grant yeah ba it was
Almost like watching a cat play with a mouse I mean they did pretty much anything they wanted to do out there today and a good performance to bring them their 18th win of the year and when you look at the game the one thing that helped fuel this team to victory was the
Efficiency for Anthony Davis he really played at his preferred pace never let adjustments by the defense speed him up or slow him down James passes to [Applause] Wood here’s Reeves back to Prince from behind the ark and the Lakers hit again from Deep this is what winning is all about
Playing your best when it matters most it’s called Killer Instinct it’s one thing to be close at the end it’s another another to finish pass to Rody and there’s a whistle he’ll head to the line to shoot two Christian Wood picks one up that’s his second personal foul third team
Foul at the line for the Grizzlies [Applause] Rody shooting [Applause] two no good on the free [Applause] throw [Applause] and he sinks the second and we’ve got 28 seconds left in the fourth now here is James 16 seconds left left to play in the fourth and count the basket he was
Fouled and he’s going to the line for one more so LeBron will go to the free throw line J Mor picks one up third personal foul fif team foul at the line for the Lakers LeBron [Applause] James [Applause] that free throw good from [Applause] James James against Moran here’s
Tilman Williams from long range he buries it from three easy look when the defender isn’t fighting over the screen reason why it takes extra energy to do it you have to trust your defensive rotations but it’s worth it so we see the Lakers taking the W here showing
That there the far superior team they win it going away I’ll tell you what give it up for their fans they love to watch this team dominate you best believe they’re all going home happy tonight and that’s going to do it tonight folks for our broadcast for
Steve Smith Grant Hill and Ali laforce I’m Brian Anderson thank you for watching this 2K sports coverage of the NBA so long everybody
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