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Grizzlies vs Lakers final: the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-121 on January 2, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzlies | 31 | 29 | 36 | 25 | 121 |
| Lakers | 39 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 128 |
Top Performers
Grizzlies
- 25 PTS Jaren Jackson Jr.
- 7 REB Cedric Coward
- 11 AST Ja Morant
Lakers
- 34 PTS Luka Dončić
- 9 REB Jake LaRavia
- 8 AST Luka Dončić
Grizzlies vs Lakers Box Score
Memphis Grizzlies
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant G | 31 | 16 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7-18 | 0-3 | 2-3 | -21 |
| Christian Koloko C | 21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -11 |
| Jaylen Wells F | 28 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-11 | 2-8 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. F | 30 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12-15 | 0-3 | 1-5 | -27 |
| Cedric Coward GF | 23 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2-10 | 0-3 | 1-1 | -29 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| GG Jackson II F | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-7 | 3-6 | 1-2 | -5 |
| Cam Spencer G | 16 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +14 |
| Jock Landale C | 20 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-7 | 1-2 | 3-4 | +16 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope G | 22 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6-10 | 4-6 | 4-4 | +24 |
| Santi Aldama F | 29 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-12 | 3-9 | 2-2 | +6 |
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton C | 24 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Luka Dončić FG | 37 | 34 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 8-18 | 1-7 | 17-20 | +3 |
| Jake LaRavia F | 37 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8-12 | 3-6 | 2-3 | 0 |
| LeBron James F | 36 | 31 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12-18 | 1-5 | 6-6 | +11 |
| Marcus Smart G | 34 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5-9 | 3-6 | 0-0 | +18 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jarred Vanderbilt F | 20 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Jaxson Hayes CF | 23 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5-6 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +8 |
| Nick Smith Jr. G | 16 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Dalton Knecht G | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +8 |
Grizzlies vs Lakers Recap
The Lakers beat the Grizzlies by outscoring them 32-25 in the fourth quarter after the game was tied entering it. Los Angeles improved to 21-11, while Memphis fell to 15-19.
The Lakers led 66-60 at halftime, and the Grizzlies erased that with a 36-30 third quarter to tie it at 96-96 after three. Los Angeles then pulled away over the last 12 minutes. The Lakers went 27 of 31 at the free throw line, against 15 of 23 for Memphis.
Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 34 points and 8 assists, and Jake LaRavia added 9 rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 25 for the Grizzlies, and Ja Morant had 11 assists. Los Angeles shot 45 of 77 from the field, while Memphis made 46 of 96 and took 19 more shots.
The number to know: 42 rebounds for Los Angeles to Memphis's 34, which gave the Lakers extra possessions despite their 20 turnovers.
Team Stats
| Grizzlies | Stat | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| 46-96 | Field Goals | 45-77 |
| 47.9% | FG % | 58.4% |
| 14-42 | 3-Pointers | 11-32 |
| 33.3% | 3P % | 34.4% |
| 15-23 | Free Throws | 27-31 |
| 65.2% | FT % | 87.1% |
| 34 | Rebounds | 42 |
| 8 | Off. Rebounds | 6 |
| 32 | Assists | 26 |
| 10 | Steals | 9 |
| 2 | Blocks | 4 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 20 |
| 20 | Fouls | 21 |
| 3 | Biggest Lead | 15 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Grizzlies | 55.2% | 12.4% | 18.2% | 0.156 |
 Lakers | 65.6% | 18.1% | 18.8% | 0.351 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Grizzlies vs Lakers Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, January 2, 202610:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Grizzlies Gray Media (Tennessee Valley SEN) · Lakers Spectrum SportsNet
- Arena
- Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Grizzlies vs Lakers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Grizzlies last 5
- L vs 76ers 136-139 Dec 30, 2025
- L @ Wizards 112-116 Dec 28, 2025
- W vs Bucks 125-104 Dec 26, 2025
- W @ Jazz 137-128 Dec 23, 2025
- L @ Thunder 103-119 Dec 22, 2025
Lakers last 5
- L vs Pistons 106-128 Dec 30, 2025
- W vs Kings 125-101 Dec 28, 2025
- L vs Rockets 96-119 Dec 25, 2025
- L @ Suns 108-132 Dec 23, 2025
- L @ Clippers 88-103 Dec 20, 2025
Previous meetings
- Jan 4, 2026 Grizzlies @ Lakers 114-120
- Oct 31, 2025 Lakers @ Grizzlies 117-112
More NBA Games on Jan 2, 2026
- Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2123
Indiana Pacers2-2113Top: Fox 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-399
Washington Wizards2-2119Top: Champagnie 20 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2111
New York Knicks0-399Top: Brunson 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2108
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1113Top: Murray 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1121
Milwaukee Bucks1-3122Top: Antetokounmpo 30 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0122
New Orleans Pelicans0-3109Top: Williamson 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2114
Chicago Bulls1-3121Top: Banchero 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-3102
Phoenix Suns1-2129Top: Booker 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0131Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 30 PTSBox score ›
That covers Grizzlies vs Lakers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Grizzlies visit the Trail Blazers Oct 29; Lakers host the Trail Blazers Oct 27.
Grizzlies vs Lakers FAQs
Who won Grizzlies vs Lakers on Jan 2, 2026?
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-121 on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 34 points.
What are the Grizzlies and Lakers records?
After this game the Grizzlies were 15-19 and the Lakers were 21-11 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Grizzlies vs Lakers?
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 25 for the Grizzlies. Luka Dončić scored 34 for the Lakers.
Who leads the Grizzlies vs Lakers season series?
The Lakers lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season.
Who won the last Grizzlies vs Lakers game?
The Lakers beat the Grizzlies 120-114 on Jan 4, 2026 at home.
Where was Grizzlies vs Lakers played?
At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers.
What was the score by quarter in Grizzlies vs Lakers?
Grizzlies-Lakers: Q1 31-39, Q2 29-27, Q3 36-30, Q4 25-32.
What is next for the Grizzlies and Lakers?
Grizzlies visit the Trail Blazers on Thursday, October 29 at 10:00 PM ET; Lakers host the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, October 27 at 11:00 PM ET.