If you’re looking to catch the live action as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, you’re in luck.
On Tuesday, the Lakers pulled off a remarkable victory by overcoming a 19-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks in two overtimes. Notably, this impressive win occurred without LeBron James, who was sidelined due to an ongoing ankle injury. With this triumph, the Lakers extend their winning streak to four games and hold a 40-32 record for the season.
Despite being in ninth place in the Western Conference, Los Angeles is just two games behind the eighth-seeded Phoenix Suns. This puts them in contention for a higher position in the play-in tournament, affording them two opportunities to secure a playoff berth.
On the other hand, the Memphis Grizzlies have faced a challenging season marked by significant injuries to key players like Ja Morant and Marcus Smart. With a 24-48 record, Memphis has relied on its young talent, unearthing promising prospects amidst the adversity.
This matchup marks the third meeting between the Lakers and the Grizzlies this season, with each team currently tied 1-1 in their season series.
Lakers and Grizzlies injury report
Lakers : There isn’t a report on injuries yet, but Colin Castleton (right wrist fracture), LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy), Jalen Hood-Schifino (lumbar disc surgery), Jarred Vanderbilt (right midfoot sprain), Gabe Vincent (left knee surgery) and Christian Wood (left knee surgery) missed their last game.
Grizzlies : Brandon Clarke (left Achilles tendon repair) is questionable, John Konchar (right heel soreness) and Vince Williams Jr. (left patellar tendonitis) are doubtful and Luke Kennard (personal reasons), Ja Morant (right shoulder labral repair), Derrick Rose (right groin; low back injury recovery), Marcus Smart (right ring finger; central slip tear), Yuta Watanabe (personal reasons) and Ziaire Williams (right low back; hip flexor strain) are out.
Line-up prediction : ( Based on the injury situation and starting lineup in the most recent match )
Lakers
- G – D’Angelo Russell
- G – Spencer Dinwiddie
- C – Anthony Davis
- F – Spencer Dinwiddie
- F – Rui Hachimura
Grizzlies
- G – Scotty Pippen Jr.
- G – Desmond Bane
- C – Jaren Jackson Jr.
- F – GG Jackson II
- F – Santi Aldama