Memphis brushed past an overmatched LA Lakers team today 112-95. Always politically correct, Memphis coach Bob stated simply "We just managed to do what we needed to get done out there. The players had solid execution all around, and Dimascio's effort helped set the pace. LA Lakers is a team we've had success against in the past, which I think gave us a bit more confidence coming in."

LA Lakers coach Andreas Helmle was a little more frank. "We knew going in that we'd need a miracle to beat Memphis, and we didn't get it. They have better players and a better coach, and did what they were supposed to do out there. I'm just glad the final score wasn't even worse."

Memphis was led by Dimascio (29 points, 5 boards, 1 assists, 4 blocks), Calloway (30 points, a steal), Whitfield (12 points, 14 boards, 0 assists, 2 blocks). LA Lakers was led by Reynolds (16 points, 24 boards, 1 assists, 2 blocks), Mcwilliams (18 points, a block), Pack (14 points, 7 boards, 2 assists).

With the win, Memphis are now 43-15 and 24-6 at home. They stay at #1 in the Southwest and remain at #1 overall in the Western Conference. LA Lakers are now 12-44. They stay at #5 in the Pacific and stay at #15 overall in the Western Conference.

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