Tyreke Evans scored 32 points (13 in the second quarter), and the Memphis Grizzlies went on a 20-6 run that bridged the third and fourth quarters to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 109-99.
The Lakers went on a 15-3 run to lead 73-69 with 1:50 left in the third quarter. Evans’ 2 free throws put the Grizzlies ahead for good with 11:42 left in the fourth quarter. Deyonta Davis scored 7 points and Evans added 6 during the run. The Grizzlies led 89-79 with 8:13 left.
Jarell Martin had a career-high 20 points (12 in the paint) and 8 rebounds on 8 for 10 shooting.
For the Lakers, Brandon Ingram scored 23 points, and Kyle Kuzma went 1 for 11 from 3. Jordan Clarkson scored 22 points with 5 3-pointers.
The Grizzlies shot 49.3% from the field to the Lakers’ 37.6%. The Grizzlies’ starters outscored the Lakers 25-14 in 12 minutes together.