Lakers vs Grizzlies

Two of the league's top 10 scorers, James (29.3 PPG - 6th) and Ja Morant (27.4 PPG - 10th), face off in a game between two teams that are on different ...

He has become the frontrunner and betting favorite for defensive player of the year and has been the catalyst for the Grizzlies’ success on that end of the floor. Dillon Brooks has been one of the best wing defenders in the NBA this season and will force Lebron to work for his buckets. If that is the case, Memphis is 12-5 in clutch games this year, while LA is just 10-12. Since Desmond Bane’s return on December 23rd, the Grizzlies are 12-2, and all five starters have averaged double-figure scoring during their win streak. While the Grizzlies have been surging after a skid in late 2022, the Lakers have lost three of their last four after a promising stretch before the new year. It took a few games for them to click together again, but now that they are firing on all cylinders again, the Grizzlies look very tough to beat fully healthy. LeBron James just turned 38 years old, but he is in the midst of the 4th highest-scoring season of his career. is averaging over three blocks per game, which would lead the NBA if he met the criteria for games played, and also leads the Grizzlies in steals with 1.1 per game. During the stretch, the Grizzlies lead the NBA in defensive rating, rebounds, fast break points, and points in the paint while being second in both steals and blocks. On defense, the Grizzlies have the best rating in the NBA overall after being ranked 20th through mid-November. Against a Lakers team that gives up 53 points in the paint per game (25th in the NBA), look for the Grizzlies to play inside-out basketball. Two of the league’s top 10 scorers, James (29.3 PPG - 6th) and Ja Morant (27.4 PPG - 10th), face off in a game between two teams that are on different trajectories.

The Los Angeles Lakers haven't won a game against the Memphis Grizzlies since Oct. 24 of 2021, but they'll be looking to end the drought Friday. Los Angeles has ...

We'll see if the Grizzlies can repeat their recent success or if Los Angeles bounces back and reverse their fortune. - Jan 03, 2021 - Los Angeles 108 vs. - Jan 05, 2021 - Los Angeles 94 vs. [NBA picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/picks/#ttag=SL19_lk_cbssports_nba_htw) for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. The Los Angeles Lakers haven't won a game against the Memphis Grizzlies since Oct. Despite the loss, Los Angeles got a solid performance out of small forward Regional restrictions may apply.) Los Angeles has the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome Memphis at 10 p.m. The Lakers are expected to lose this next one by 7. The Grizzlies escaped with a win by the margin of a single free throw, 115-114. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers typically have all the answers at home, but on Wednesday Memphis proved too difficult a challenge. The matchup made it LBJ's third in a row with at least 32 points.

The Los Angeles Lakers face the scorching-hot Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com on Friday night. The Grizzlies are on an 11-game winning streak, ...

A win against the Grizzlies will not only be huge for the standings but a major confidence booster for the Lakers. Ja Morant is the heartbeat of this Grizzlies team, averaging 29 points per game in the month of January. Opponents are shooting 44.5% from the field against Memphis, the lowest in the league. It’s the best way to watch player interviews, exclusive coverage from events, participate in live shows, and more! Memphis has eclipsed 130 points in three of its last four games. has won the rebounding battle in one of its last five games. The Lakers as of late have struggled to control the boards. Much of that success pushing the ball can be attributed to the Grizzlies’ strong rebounding skills — they are first in the league with 59 per game. Containing Morant is the key to victory, but just one part of solving the problem. LeBron James is listed as questionable with left ankle soreness but if the last few games are any indication of his status then he should be good to play. They play with the fastest pace too, posing a problem for a Lakers team that allows the seventh most fastbreak points at 15 per game. The Lakers, on the other hand, have won 11 total games since Dec.

After Los Angeles battled and battled for the entire final frame to come back, Dennis Schröder came up with a clutch steal, swiping the ball way from Desmond ...

With Anthony Davis’ return [seemingly imminent](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2023/1/20/23564705/lakers-injury-report-anthony-davis-return-date-timeline-update-espn-story), stealing a win from the jaws of defeat after a few tough losses in the last week could be big for the team’s psyche. After some missed shots and free throws from the Grizzlies in the closing seconds, the Lakers managed to escape with a completely unexpected and improbable victory. 26-40) from the free-throw line loomed large down the stretch, especially when the purple and gold went Hack-a-Adams in the fourth quarter.