In the first game of the NBA Cup group stage, the Lakers defeated the Grizzlies 117-112 away from home.

After the game, Reeves accepted an interview with reporters. Talking about Doncic, he said: "It is very important for us that he can lead us to the lead at the beginning of the game. If he can score 15 points in the first quarter, then I estimate that we can score 30 points in this quarter, unless others miss their shots like I did tonight."

In this campaign, Doncic played 38 minutes and 49 seconds, making 14 of 27 shots, including 6 of 15 three-pointers, 10 of 13 free throws, and scored 44 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists; Reeves played 36 minutes, 5 of 14 shots, 2 of 8 three-pointers, 9 of 9 free throws, and scored 21 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal.