The Los Angeles Lakers faced a tough 131-114 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, marking their fourth straight defeat and dropping them to 4-4 this season. While the outcome was disappointing for Lakers fans, there was one bright spot: LeBron James set a new season high.
James, who scored a season-high 39 points, led the Lakers with an impressive performance. He shot 6-of-9 from beyond the arc and added seven rebounds and six assists. But the Grizzlies, with Jaylen Wells and Jaren Jackson Jr. scoring 20 points, were too strong for the Lakers to beat.
Due to injuries, the Lakers were without star center Anthony Davis and point guard Rui Hachimura, which significantly affected the team’s overall performance, even with LeBron’s impressive scoring.
LEBRON JAMES TONIGHT:
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39 POINTS
7 REBOUNDS
6 ASSISTS
6 3PM
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Moreover, LeBron James and Ja Morant made bold gestures in the second half, escalating the intensity of the game until the final moments. For Lakers fans, LeBron’s fantastic performance was definitely the highlight, and his rival Joakim Noah had a humorous take on his impressive show.
Joakim Noah on LeBron James
Joakim Noah, who retired from the NBA in 2021 after 13 seasons, had many big games against LeBron James while playing for the Chicago Bulls. He recently showed his respect for LeBron, praising the Lakers star for staying strong and playing so well in his 22nd season.
During an appearance on “The Young Man and the Three” podcast, Noah humorously remarked, “To be dominant at 40 years old is pretty crazy. I mean, I can barely walk to the bathroom, and this guy’s still dominating. It speaks volumes on how serious he takes it. You know, you’ve gotta give LeBron his flowers. It’s unbelievable.”
