The Memphis Grizzlies pulled away late in the fourth quarter to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-99 on Sunday night in Staples Center. The Grizzlies snap a five-game losing streak and improved to 17-16 on the season and are now 8-10 on the road. The Lakers fell to 19-14 on the year. The teams have now split the season series, each winning one on the road.
Jaren Jackson Jr. led all scorers with 27 points and pulled down nine rebounds. It’s the sixth time Jackson Jr. has scored 20+ points, and the second time he’s led the team in scoring.