The Memphis Grizzlies continued rolling in December with a 104-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, their second win over the Lakers this month. Memphis improved to 11-4 in December and won for the 13th time in their last 17 games.
Ja Morant posted a season-high 41 points and 10 rebounds, knocking down a career-high six of his seven 3-point attempts. It marked Morant’s second 40-point double-double in as many games against the Lakers this season after he tallied 40 points and 10 assists on Oct. 24 in Los Angeles.
Desmond Bane scored 20 points while Jaren Jackson Jr.