third quarter report
The Lakers are on the road, but looking no worse for wear and tear. Sitting at 85-75, they look like the better team, but there is still one more quarter to play.
If the Lakers keep playing like this, they will increase their record to 46-35 in no time. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, will have to pay with a 27-54 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
who is playing
Los Angeles Lakers @ Memphis Grizzlies
Current record: Los Angeles 45–35, Memphis 27–53
how to see
- When: Friday, April 12, 2024, 8 PM ET
- Where: FedExForum – Memphis, Tennessee
- TV: Bally Sports Southeast Memphis
- to follow: CBS Sports App
- Online Streaming: FuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket cost: $36.00
what to know
The Lakers have enjoyed home rest in their last three games, but will now hit the road. They will take on the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum on Friday at 8:00 PM ET. If the odds can be believed, the Lakers are looking at one of their easiest games of the year.
Last Tuesday, the Lakers lost to the Warriors at home by a decisive margin of 134-120. This loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Los Angeles in matchups with Golden State: they have now lost three in a row.
The losing team was boosted by LeBron James, who dropped a double-double of 33 points and 11 assists. Austin Reeves was another key contributor, scoring 22 points with seven rebounds and six assists.
Meanwhile, the Grizzlies’ recent tough run got a little tougher on Wednesday after suffering their third consecutive loss. They took a 110-98 hit in the column in a loss to the Cavaliers.
Despite the loss, the Grizzlies got a solid performance from Jake Laravia, who shot 8 of 11 from beyond the arc on his way to 32 points and 1 assist. Laravia didn’t assist the Grizzlies’ goals that much against the Pistons on Friday, but the same can’t be said for this matchup.
The loss to Los Angeles dropped their record to 45–35. As for Memphis, their loss dropped their record to 27–53.
This contest is shaping up to be a blast: the Lakers can’t miss this season, having made 49.8% of their field goals per game (they rank second in field goal percentage overall). However, it’s a different story for the Grizzlies, as they have only made 43.5% from the field this season. Given the Lakers’ huge advantage in that area, the Grizzlies must find a way to close that gap.
The Lakers defeated the Grizzlies 136-124 in their previous match in March. Will the Lakers repeat their success, or do the Grizzlies have a better game plan this time? We will find out soon.
odds
According to the latest NBA odds, Los Angeles is a huge 15.5-point favorite against Memphis.
There has been a lot of change in this game since it started with the Lakers as 12.5-point favorites.
The over/under is 226.5 points.
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History of the series
Los Angeles has won 7 of its last 10 games against Memphis.
- March 27, 2024 – Los Angeles 136 vs. Memphis 124
- January 05, 2024 – Memphis 127 vs. Los Angeles 113
- November 14, 2023 – Los Angeles 134 vs. Memphis 107
- April 28, 2023 – Los Angeles 125 vs. Memphis 85
- April 26, 2023 – Memphis 116 vs. Los Angeles 99
- April 24, 2023 – Los Angeles 117 vs. Memphis 111
- April 22, 2023 – Los Angeles 111 vs. Memphis 101
- April 19, 2023 – Memphis 103 vs. Los Angeles 93
- April 16, 2023 – Los Angeles 128 vs. Memphis 112
- March 07, 2023 – Los Angeles 112 vs. Memphis 103
