In the regular NBA game on March 30, the Los Angeles Lakers quickly adjusted their form after their previous heavy defeat to the Chicago Bulls, and managed to stop the decline by defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 134-127. This victory not only brought the Lakers a long-lost sense of victory, but also restored the players’ confidence, especially at this critical time when the playoffs are approaching.
The Lakers refuse to make the same mistakes again as the three core players work together
Previously, the Lakers had lost four of their last five games and eight of their last 12, so their record was not encouraging. This time, the team finally found their form again, with LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Rivers all contributing 25 points, which was the key to the team’s victory.
Unlike in previous games, the Lakers avoided making critical mistakes in the final moments of the game. In contrast to previous games, in which LeBron made poor decisions or Josh Childress hit a miraculous buzzer-beater, the Lakers played a more stable game and firmly controlled the situation in the final moments.
The Memphis Grizzlies fired their coach, but the return of Ja Morant was not enough to prevent defeat
Before this game, the Memphis Grizzlies suddenly announced the firing of head coach Taylor Jenkins, a decision that shocked the entire NBA. The management changes in the team undoubtedly had a significant impact on the players, and the Lakers took advantage of this.
Grizzlies star Ja Morant returned to the game after sitting out six games due to a hamstring injury. He had a good performance, scoring 22 points and 10 assists in 31 minutes. However, his efforts were unable to prevent the team from suffering a defeat against the Lakers, who played consistently well as a team.
The Lakers, who once led by 20 points, nearly suffered a comeback
The Lakers started the game strongly, with Austin Rivers leading a surge that helped the team build a 20-point lead. However, the Grizzlies did not give up easily. They quickly adjusted their tactics and launched a counterattack in the late third quarter and early fourth quarter, and at one point they managed to take the lead.
Fortunately, the Lakers are now more stable in key moments. With three minutes left in the game, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Luka Dončić and Austin Reeves took turns stepping up, locking down the win with consistent offense and defense.
Upcoming schedule: Lakers to play three home games
After this road trip, the Lakers will return home to Crypto.com Arena to face their next opponents:
- Tuesday, April 1: vs. Houston Rockets
- Friday, April 4: vs. Golden State Warriors
- Saturday, April 5: vs. New Orleans Pelicans
These three games are crucial for the Lakers, and if they can continue to maintain their form, it will greatly enhance their competitiveness for a playoff spot. The Lakers have already shown an ability to adapt and improved tactical execution. In the next games, fans can look forward to seeing if they can continue to play steadily.
