The Memphis Grizzlies paid tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while defending their home court against the Los Angeles Lakers, posting a 123-114 win at FedExForum in the 16th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Game.
Dillon Brooks led eight Grizzlies in double figures with a career-high tying 19 points (6-8 FG,4-5 3P). Marc Gasol added 17 points. Tyreke Evans scored 15 points, a game-high 12 assists, and nine rebounds, just one short of what would have been his fifth triple-double of the season. The Grizzlies got huge contributions from the bench, as four of their five reserves reached double digits.