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Lakers Trolled by NBA Fans for Needing Dominant LeBron, Davis Games to Beat Grizzlies

Andrew PetersApr 12, 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers managed to pick up a 123-120 win over the Memphis Grizzlies Friday night after huge nights from LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

James had 37 points, nine rebounds and five assists while Davis put up 36 points, 14 rebounds and five assists. James had the final six points for the Lakers to put the game away and avoid an embarrassing loss in the final week of the season.

While Lakers fans are happy to walk away with a win, the game was concerning for a number of reasons. The Grizzlies are one of the worst teams in the Western Conference and were missing most of their starters. Still, it took a big night from James and Davis to get the win.

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After the game, NBA fans trolled Los Angeles for having to count on James and Davis in what should have been an easy win:

With the win, the Lakers improve to 46-35 on the year and move into eighth place in the West. While Los Angeles can't avoid the play-in tournament at this point, it can still move into the No. 7 vs. No. 8-seed game and potentially have to play just one play-in game.

The Lakers will close out the season with a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.