LeBron James propels Lakers in close one over Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson (1) tries to pass over Los Angeles Lakers center, and former Grizzly, Marc Gasol (14) on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks puts pressure on Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis on Jan. 5, 2021, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas, left, and guard Dillon Brooks (24) defend against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davison Jan. 5, 2021, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Forward Brandon Clarke, center, looks for an opening between Los Angeles Lakers forwards Anthony Davis (3) and LeBron James on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones (21) shoots between Los Angeles Lakers forward Montrezl Harrell (15) and guard Dennis Schroder, left, on Jan. 5, 2021, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol (14) on Jan. 5, 2021, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Center Jonas Valanciunas (17) collides with Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) under the basket at FedExForum on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. (Brandon Dill/AP)
The Grizzlies had no answers in the second half for James, though the bench had another encouraging performance.
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NBA Memphis Grizzlies Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James 2020-21 NBA season De'Anthony Melton Gorgui DiengDrew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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