Memphis Grizzlies 121, Los Angeles Lakers 128
NBA · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Memphis Grizzlies 128–121 on 2026-01-02 in NBA play, a 7-point result. A 18-0 road team run ending at Q2 2:52 swung win probability 96% → 43%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Memphis Grizzlies lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Grizzlies | 31 | 29 | 36 | 25 | 121 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 39 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 128 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 18-0 road team run ending at Q2 2:52 swung win probability 96% → 43%.
Why Memphis Grizzlies lost
- Lost Q1 31-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 0:47 (win probability 43% → 80% for the home side).
- Outscored 27-15 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 8–0 | Q2 11:38 | 64% → 88% |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 18–0 | Q2 2:52 | 96% → 43% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 9–0 | Q2 0:47 | 43% → 80% |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 8–0 | Q4 11:26 | 86% → 40% |