The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a disappointing 114-131 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, dropping their record to an even 4-4. Despite a standout performance from LeBron James, who scored 39 points, the Lakers couldn’t keep up with the high-scoring Grizzlies.

Austin Reaves added 19 points, but his struggles from beyond the arc, shooting just 2-for-9 from three, hindered the team’s offensive flow. The Lakers also had to contend with significant absences, as starting center Anthony Davis sat out due to left heel soreness and Rui Hachimura was unavailable due to illness.

While the loss stings, the Lakers know they need to regroup and focus on bouncing back stronger in their upcoming games. With Davis and Hachimura expected to return soon, the team remains hopeful they can find the consistency needed to get back on track.