The Memphis Grizzlies will host the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA Cup matchup. Both teams hold a 3-2 record, with the Grizzlies coming off a narrow win against the Suns and the Lakers also securing a victory.

Luka Doncic reaching the 40-point mark in a game is becoming a common theme through the early weeks of this season.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced their starting lineup for their first Emirates NBA Cup game of the season against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Luka Doncic

This Friday night, two Western Conference powerhouses collided, and the energy inside FedEx Forum was electric. Fans were glued to every possession as the two teams battled it out.

Luka Doncic had 44 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in his return after a three-game absence and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-112 on Friday night in the opening game of the NBA Cup for each team.

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves has been a key part of why the team has three wins in its first five game this season. He showed up again on Wednesday night.

Lakers reserve center Jaxson Hayes spoke about the team’s bench and their energy and how it changes the game this season.

The Los Angeles Lakers' record-breaking $10 billion sale is done as Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter's grip on Los Angeles sports becomes clearer after the NBA's approval