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Lakers recover from Bulls meltdown with win over Grizzlies, who drop first game since firing Taylor Jenkins

The Los Angeles Lakers got a much-needed win Saturday, against a team suddenly trying to figure out its future.

There were no shooters left open, inbounds turnovers or Josh Giddey buzzer-beaters this time. Los Angeles recovered from its absolute howler of a loss to the Chicago Bulls with a 134-127 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, a day after Memphis stunned the basketball world by firing head coach Taylor Jenkins.

All three of LeBron James, Luka Donu010diu0107 and Austin Reaves posted at least 25 points, with James and Donu010diu0107 recreating perhaps the most iconic photo of James career, his dual portrait with Dwyane Wade during his stint with the Miami Heat.