Lakers vs Grizzlies
Sun, Jan 4
Final
Lakers
Lakers
(21 - 11)
120
-
114
Grizzlies
Grizzlies
(15 - 19)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 26 | 28 | 29 | 37 | 120 |
| Grizzlies | 34 | 31 | 22 | 27 | 114 |
Venue: Crypto.com Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Luka DonÄiÄ
LAL | #77 | F/G
36
9
8
Santi Aldama
MEM | #7 | F/C
12
9
7
Smart Game Analysis
Los Angeles Lakers has a 68% chance of winning the game
The Lakers are poised to sweep this home mini-series against a depleted Grizzlies squad that has lost three straight games and is missing its starting center.
Key Analysis
- • Memphis is severely shorthanded with key rotation players Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke, and Vince Williams Jr. ruled out due to injury.
- • Luka Doncic and LeBron James dominated the last matchup just two days ago and present a scoring duo that Memphis lacks the wing depth to stop.
- • The Lakers have a psychological edge and momentum, having won five consecutive head-to-head meetings against the Grizzlies.
- • Memphis's rebounding advantage, usually a team strength at 5th in the league, is neutralized without 7'4" rookie Zach Edey patrolling the paint.
- • The Lakers' defense allows 117.4 points per game, so Memphis must push the pace and shoot efficiently from deep to have any chance of an upset.
