The Los Angeles Lakers broke their recent slump with a commanding 134-127 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, marking just their second win in the last six games. The Lakers’ star trio led the charge in what was a historic offensive display on the road.

Austin Reaves dominated the game with 31 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists. Luka Dončić followed closely with 29 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, while LeBron James added 25 points, six rebounds, and eight assists. Together, they made history as the first trio in NBA history to each record at least 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists, while also hitting two or more three-pointers (via StatMamba).

Lakers’ Big Three Shine in Historic Performance

Before the record-breaking performance, Lakers’ head coach JJ Redick reportedly held a team meeting to address the team’s recent struggles (per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin). Redick confirmed this, explaining that he challenged the team’s three stars to play with more energy, creativity, and intensity.

Austin Reaves reflected on the impact of the meeting, noting the importance of chemistry and trust between the team’s stars. He shared his thoughts, saying, “I think the meeting was just about continuing to build chemistry amongst the three of us to help the team succeed. Tonight showed that when we play the right way and trust one another, especially offensively, we create open looks on nearly every possession.”

Lakers’ Offensive Explosion Outshines Grizzlies

The meeting’s impact was clear, as the Lakers’ offense exploded, outpacing the Grizzlies, despite a strong performance from Ja Morant, who returned after a six-game absence to contribute 22 points and 10 assists. The Lakers’ scorching three-point shooting (19-of-43) proved too much for Memphis to handle.

Lakers Eye Crucial Game Against Rockets

With a 45-29 record, the Lakers now turn their focus to an important home matchup against the Houston Rockets (48-26) on Monday night, aiming to build on this much-needed momentum.