The Grizzlies' star repeatedly said to "go ask the coaching staff" when asked about his 3-of-14 performance in Memphis' loss to the Lakers.

Austin Reaves held the Lakers down all week. Then Luka Doncic returned and took the wheel right back. Forty-four more Friday night. Lakers beat the Grizzlies 117-112.

After a second-half collapse, the Grizzlies lost 117–112 to the Lakers, with Ja Morant expressing frustration toward the coaching staff.

Doncic had missed the past three games with a sprained left finger and a lower left leg contusion, while Smart sat out the ...