LeBron James and Luka Doncic Fuel Lakers Rally Over Grizzlies

Merlin sees the Lakers rally from an 87-83 fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Grizzlies 120-114, led by LeBron James' 26 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists and Luka Doncic's game-high 36 with nine rebounds and eight assists. With Ja Morant sidelined, Memphis could not close and Los Angeles moved to 22-12, vaulting into fourth in the Western Conference. Merlin senses the chemistry between LeBron and Doncic can tilt tight games, while Jake LaRavia’s scoring burst hints at deeper rotation options. Memphis’ depth showed cracks without Morant, and the Lakers’ upcoming back-to-back in New Orleans and San Antonio will reveal whether this late-game magic is sustainable or a flash of brilliance.