The general manager of the Memphis Grizzlies says the decision to fire coach Taylor Jenkins with nine games remaining in the regular season with the franchise firmly in the playoff chase was "mine and mine only.

For a change, the Lakers maintained their poise down the stretch after losing a lead, and they were able to down the Grizzlies for a big road win.

The Lakers led as much as 20 in the second quarter and held a 72-61 lead heading into the break. Gabe Vincent scored 15 off the bench on 5-for-6 shooting (4-for-4 on 3-pointers). LeBron James and Doncic had 14 points apiece, while Austin Reaves added 13.

The Memphis Grizzlies have lost four of their past five games. They need these three players most to be healthy and ready going into the postseason.

Alexander scored 37 points and Oklahoma City defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 125-104 on Thursday night as the Thunder won their eighth straight and team-record 61st game of the season.All-Star guard Jalen Williams scored 20 points in his return for the Thunder after missing seven games with a hip injury.

The short-handed Memphis Grizzlies battled. For three quarters, their energy and intensity carried them through a close contest against the No. 1-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Eventually, OKC was able to put its foot on the gas pedal with swarming defense and an overload of talent.

The Memphis Grizzlies are visiting the number one seed in the Western Conference, Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. Thursday's game will be the fourth an

The Grizzlies are currently 19-17 on the road with a point differential of 6, while the Thunder have a 8-2 record in their last ten games at home.