The Memphis Grizzlies and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers enter Friday's game, their first in NBA Cup play, with momentum gained in the same fashion.

The Grizzlies won 114-113 Wednesday at Phoenix on a floater in the lane by Ja Morant in the closing seconds. The Lakers won 116-115 Wednesday at Minnesota on a floater in the lane by Austin Reaves, who continues to provide superstar-like contributions for Los Angeles while stars LeBron James and Luka Doncic are sidelined by injury.

James has yet to appear in his 23rd NBA season while battling right-side sciatica. He's slated for a mid-November return. Doncic was knocked out of commission while racking up 49 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists on Oct. 24 against Minnesota. He's dealing with a sprained finger and a lower left-leg contusion

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