The Los Angeles Lakers have been beaten again going down 108-95 to the impressive Memphis Grizzlies despite LeBron James' 100th career triple-double.
James finished with 20 points along with 10 rebounds and 11 assists, bringing up his 100th career triple-double, but the Lakers could not stop the Grizzlies, still missing the injured Ja Morant, from scoring offensively.
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Jaren Jackson Jr had 25 points for Memphis, while guard Desmond Bane finished with 23 points including five three-pointers.
Anthony Davis top scored with 22 points for the Lakers, who led at quarter-time, but Russell Westbrook struggled for impact, finishing with nine points, six rebounds and seven assists.
The result leaves the Lakers with a 13-13 record while the Grizzlies are 15-11.
Congrats to @KingJames of the @Lakers for becoming the 5th player in @NBAHistory to record 100 triple-doubles! #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/1OHnIfHdtO
— NBA (@NBA) December 10, 2021
Another Jokic triple-double in Nugs defeat
Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic also had a triple-double in a losing cause as the Denver Nuggets were beaten by the San Antonio Spurs 123-111. The big Serbian finished with 22 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, recording his fifth triple-double for the season and third in a row.
Derrick White top scored for the Spurs with 23 points, with point guard Dejounte Murray starring with 20 points, eight rebounds and nine assists.
Rudy Gobert recorded a double-double to lead the Utah Jazz to a comfortable 118-96 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Gobert had 17 points and 21 rebounds, with Donovan Mitchell continuing his good form with 22 points, including five three-pointers. It was the fifth time this season that Gobert has had 20 or more rebounds.
Rudy's 5th 20+ rebound game of the season, 19th double-double #PerformanceLeader | @UofUHealth pic.twitter.com/l7abIO2fEc
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 10, 2021
Embiid quiet as 76ers lose
Joel Embiid's up-and-down season continued, managing only 19 points shooting at less than 50 percent for the 76ers. Embiid also had nine rebounds and two assists.
