The Los Angeles Lakers entered Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies having lost four of the previous five, but LeBron James used some forceful leadership to make sure the struggles didn't continue during the 134-127 victory.

Ja Morant's Grizzlies "failed at the basics" in an all-too-familiar meltdown versus Lebron James and Luka Doncic's Lakers.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are certainly not a team that needs help to win games. Still, any opportunity they can get to have a slightly easier matchup is surely one that is welcomed with open arms. That may be the case for their Thursday night matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies.