Luka Doncic racked up 44 points in Memphis, as the Los Angeles Lakers won their second straight road game with victory over the Grizzlies.

Luka Doncic made his superstar presence felt immediately after returning from a three-game absence, dropping 44 points on Ja Morant and the Grizzlies to give the Lakers an NBA Cup opening win.

— Luka Doncic had 44 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in his return after a three-game absence and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-112 on Friday night in the opening game of the NBA Cup for each team.

After a lackluster performance in Friday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant appeared frustrated with his squad's coaching staff.

The Memphis Grizzlies were 3-2 entering their Friday night Emirates NBA Cup matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers .. It turned into a rough night for the franchise as the Grizzlies suffered a 117-112 home loss. Memphis star Ja Morant had a disappointing eight-point outing before sharing his displeasure in postgame media comments.