LeBron James scored 32 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers back from the All-Star break with a 117-105 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA on Friday night.
Anthony Davis bounced back from an early injury scare to make 28 points and 13 rebounds, while Avery Bradley added 14 points for the Western Conference leaders.
The Lakers built a 19-point lead in the first half before blowing most of it in a disappointing third quarter, but they held strong in the last as Davis racked up 14 points and seven rebounds.
Josh Jackson made a season-high 20 points for the Grizzlies.
So Fresh and so clean 🧽 (📺: @SpectrumSN ) pic.twitter.com/9jfEuIVCkt — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 22, 2020
In Orlando, Luka Doncic accumulated 33 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists to guide the Dallas Mavericks to a 122-106 win over the Magic.
The Mavs were also well served by Maxi Kleber, who managed a career-high 26 points to help his side improve to 19-8 on the road.
Kristaps Porzingis added 24 points and 10 rebounds for Dallas, while Evan Fournier led Orlando with 28 points, ahead of Nikola Vucevic with 27 points and 12 rebounds.
Grab some popcorn, sit back and relax, and watch the Luka show. 🍿@luka7doncic | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/MDOGo9sOqI — Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) February 22, 2020
Zion Williamson scored 25 points to make it seven straight games with 20 or more, leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a 128-115 win at the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Pelicans, who led by as many as 22 points, have now won four of their past five games to draw closer to the playoff spots, in 11th place in the Western Conference.
Williamson, a No. 1 draft pick, was playing just his 11th game after a right knee injury sidelined him for the first half of the season.
CJ McCollum had 27 points and 10 assists in Portland's third consecutive loss.
JOSH HART AT THE BUZZER 🚨 pic.twitter.com/yc3Bz1jCX9 — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 22, 2020
In other games, the Toronto Raptors won 118-101 at home to the Phoenix Suns, the Boston Celtics won 127-117 at the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the visiting Denver Nuggets 113-101, the Cleveland Cavaliers won 113-108 at the Washington Wizards, the San Antonio Spurs triumphed 113-104 at the Utah Jazz, and the Indiana Pacers were 106-98 winners at the New York Knicks.
