Lakers Get A Big Win Over Memphis, 116-102
- Updated: January 4, 2017
A big night for the Lakers getting a big win over the Memphis Grizzlies 116-102 at the Staples Center last night.
Julius Randle‘s third career triple-double was the key to the Lakers victory. Randle scored 19 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and dished out 11 assists to get the team in the win column.
Nick Young added 20 points and was very flashy in hitting six three-pointers. D’Angelo Russell also turned in a great performance hitting six three-pointers as well and ending up with 18 points.
Los Angeles’ played one of their most complete games of the season. The team outscored Memphis in all quarters except the fourth when both teams scored 25 points each. Los Angeles got a bit of revenge for a three-point loss to Memphis earlier this season.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS FOR THE LAKERS:
Both Young and Russell combined for 30 points in the first half with their sharpshooting from deep. Great game from the floor, the team shot an amazing 51.5%. Los Angeles really manhandled the Grizzlies on the boards, out-rebounding them 54-49.
NEXT UP FOR THE LAKERS:
Los Angeles (13-25) is heading north to the Rose City of Portland to take on the Trail Blazers for the first time this season. The Lakers are currently fourth in the NBA’s Pacific Division.
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