This Friday night, two Western Conference powerhouses collided, and the energy inside FedEx Forum was electric. Fans were glued to every possession as the two teams battled it out. In the end, it was L.A. -with Luka Dončić and Marcus Smart back in action – that came out on top, edging the Grizzlies with a 117–112 win.

Luka once again looked like his usual self. In his second season as a Laker, he’s been posting historic numbers and already positioning himself among the legends – and this game was no different. Supporting him were Austin Reaves and Jake LaRavia, while Deandre Ayton played only the first half. Due to back issues, he finished the night with just nine points.

But the Grizzlies weren’t far behind. They opened the game with a 5–0 run, and even as L.A. tightened its defense, Me

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