Los Angeles, California - The Memphis Grizzlies hit new heights by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 127-119 as they won nine successive games for the first time in franchise history.

The Lakers had won four in a row ahead of the contest but could not live with their opponents, who previously won eight on the bounce in 2004, 2012, 2013 and 2015.

Desmond Bane had 23 points and Jaren Jackson Jr added 21, though it was a breathtaking block from Ja Morant to deny Avery Bradley that stole the show.

While it was a disappointing occasion for the Lakers, LeBron James scored 35 points – 23 of those arriving in the first half – and added seven assists.

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That saw James move to 9,888 career assists in the NBA and pass Oscar Robertson (9,887) for the seventh-most in history.

The Chicago Bulls' own nine-game winning run came to an end with a 113-99 defeat to the Dallas Mavericks, with Luka Dončić starring for the home side.

Doncic had 22 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists for his third triple-double of the campaign, while Josh Green and Maxi Kleber had season highs of 18 points each.

Elsewhere on Sunday, Kevin Durant scored 28 points for the Brooklyn Nets in their 121-119 win against the San Antonio Spurs.

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Cam Thomas made a runner in the lane with a little over a second to go in overtime as the Nets, who led by 10 with four minutes to play, ended a five-game losing run at home.