Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • 2025 preseason
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App

Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • 2025 preseason
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Search
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • 2024 preseason
    • 2024-2025 regular season
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Lakers Nation > Blog > Gameday > Josh Hart, LeBron James & Kyle Kuzma Lead Complete Effort As Lakers Blow Out Grizzlies
Gameday

Josh Hart, LeBron James & Kyle Kuzma Lead Complete Effort As Lakers Blow Out Grizzlies

Matthew Moreno
Published: 12/08/2018
2 Min Read
Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

With both teams completing a back-to-back, it was the Los Angeles Lakers who had more energy that carried them to a 111-88 thrashing of the Memphis Grizzlies. The win gave the Lakers a split on their two-game road trip and improved them to 5-1 this season on the second night of consecutive games.

While the Lakers had early trouble with turnovers, the Grizzlies weren’t able to make them pay as they were cold from the field and shot less than 30 percent in the first quarter. A 9-0 run gave the Lakers a 21-12 lead.

L.A. mounted another dominant stretch in the second quarter, buoyed by Josh Hart connecting on three straight 3-pointers to extend their lead to 47-24. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also found the mark from deep and had 10 points before the half.

Even when Memphis began to generate some traction with an 11-0 run, they still faced a 16-point deficit. That was essentially the last they were heard from as the Lakers responded with a rally of their own to blow the game open.

Caldwell-Pope made back-to-back 3-pointers, and after Kyle Kuzma found James for an and-1 slam dunk, he returned the favor by hitting the second-year forward for a three. With the Lakers sitting comfortably ahead, James checked out at 2:18 remaining in the third quarter.

Although the hope was that he could sit out the remainder of the game, James returned in the fourth quarter after the Grizzlies trimmed the Lakers’ lead to 19 points. His presence provided some stability to finish off the impressive win.

The blowout allowed rookies Isaac Bonga and Moritz Wagner to see the floor over the final few minutes of the game. Just as Wagner earlier in the week, Bonga scored his first career point at the free throw line.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Los Angeles LakersMemphis Grizzlies
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers games, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?