Ja Morant's triple-double lifts Grizzlies over short-handed Lakers

Ja Morant had 39 points as part of a triple-double and the host Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of LeBron James' absence to pull away from the Los Angeles Lakers late for a 121-109 victory on Tuesday.

Memphis' Xavier Tillman Sr. ignited a key third-quarter run with a dunk.

The Lakers, who led by as many as six points in the third period, saw a three-game winning streak end shortly after learning that James is expected