Anthony Davis had 40 points (20 in the third quarter) and 20 rebounds, 26 for 27 at the line, and the Los Angeles Lakers closed the third quarter on a 22-0 run to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-91.
The Lakers led by as many as 29, pulling away with a 29-2 run in the third quarter.
LeBron James had 23 points and 8 assists. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 12 of his 13 points (12 in the fourth quarter) in the fourth quarter.
For the Grizzlies, Ja Morant scored 16 points.
The Lakers shot 46.5% from the field and 26.9% from 3 to the Grizzlies’ 32.6% and 20.6%. They outscored the Grizzlies 30-10 off turnovers. The Lakers’ starters were outscored 37-23 in 10 minutes together.