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Reaves, Doncic lead Lakers to 134-127 victory over Grizzlies, spoiling Iisalo's debut

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Memphis Grizzlies interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo calls to players the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

(ASSOCIATED PRESS)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Austin Reaves had 31 points and eight assists, Luka Doncic added 29 points and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers held on for a 134-127 win over Memphis on Saturday night in the Grizzlies' first game under interim coach Tuomas Iisalo.

LeBron James scored 25 points as the Lakers led by 20 points in the first half, but squandered the advantage to make it a close game in the fourth quarter.