Playing without Lonzo Ball (sprained left knee) and Brandon Ingram (sprained left ankle), the Los Angeles Lakers struggled on both ends of the court in a 123-114 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, snapping a season-best four-game wining streak. The final score hardly reflected the flow or feeling throughout the game.
The Grizzlies debuted their Nike City Edition uniforms, which paid homage to the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. Former Lakers James Worthy and Sam Perkins were among those to receive the National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award prior to tip-off.
Following the pregame ceremony, the Grizzlies quickly took a lead as they found little resistance from the Lakers — a common theme.