LeBron and Ja battle each other in a showdown between generations
Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) grabs a steal from Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia (3) assists on defense in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Nikki Boertman)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Nikki Boertman]
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The flurry between LeBron James and Ja Morant had the characteristics of two boxers trading punches with some showmanship added for flavor. Late in the second quarter of the Memphis Grizzlies 131-114 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, the two stars from different generations showed why they are the leaders of their teams. James express appreciation for the battle between the two and what Morant brings to the league.
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