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Miami’s already tough road three-game Western swing got much more complicated on Friday when Lakers star Luka Doncic was cleared to return from a finger sprain

Luka Doncic became just the second player in NBA history to open a season with three straight 40-point games, dropping 44 in Friday's 117-112 win over the Grizzlies.

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies in the first group play game of the Emirates NBA Cup.

Memphis looked in control through the first half, fueled by a 42–24 second quarter, but faded after the break as the Lakers’ defense tightened and Doncic took over late. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 points, Jock Landale and Jaylen Wells had 16 each, and rookie Cedric Coward added a double-double in the losing effort.

Luka Doncic returned from injury and dazzled in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 117-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Friday. Doncic put up 44 points (14-27 FG), 12 rebounds, and six assists on the night,

Luka Doncic put up his third 40-point game of the young NBA season in the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA Cup win over the Memphis Grizzlies.