The Los Angeles Lakers showcased the power of their superstar duo, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, in a hard-fought 123-120 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies. James and Davis became the first Lakers teammates since Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant to score over 35 points and dish out five assists in a single game. Despite no other Lakers player scoring more than 15 points, the Grizzlies put up a strong figҺt with four of their starters scoring over 23 points. However, the Lakers’ relentless efforts have paid off, as they have been playing some exceptional basketball in the 2023-24 season, securing a solid record of 7-3 in their last ten games. This strong performance has helped them improve their position in the standings and strive for a favorable seed in the upcoming Play-In Tournament. The Lakers have salvaged their season after the All-Star break, going 16-9 and defying early predictions of an early exit from the Play-In or playoffs. Every victory is crucial at this stage of the season as they aim to make a deep playoff run.