Lakers vs Grizzlies
Fri, Jan 2
Final
Lakers
Lakers
(20 - 11)
128
-
121
Grizzlies
Grizzlies
(15 - 18)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 39 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 128 |
| Grizzlies | 31 | 29 | 36 | 25 | 121 |
Venue: Crypto.com Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Luka DonÄiÄ
LAL | #77 | FG
34
6
8
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
MEM | #3 | G
20
5
2
Smart Game Analysis
Los Angeles Lakers has a 62% chance of winning the game
The Lakers are favored to snap their recent skid at home behind Luka Doncic's elite scoring, though injuries to key starters Reaves and Hachimura leave them vulnerable.
Key Analysis
- • The Lakers are missing starters Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura, which critically depletes their wing depth and secondary scoring.
- • Luka Doncic is averaging a league-leading 33.5 points per game and creates a massive mismatch for the Grizzlies' defense.
- • Los Angeles struggles defensively with the sixth-worst defensive rating in the league, allowing 117.3 points per contest.
- • The Lakers enter this matchup with poor momentum after losing four of their last five games.
- • Memphis ranks third in the NBA in rebounding with 46.2 boards per game and must control the glass to stay competitive.
- • The Grizzlies need to force turnovers and capitalize on transition opportunities to overcome the talent disparity.
