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The NBA action on Friday, January 5, unfolds as the Memphis Grizzlies clash with the Los Angeles Lakers in a Western Conference showdown at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, with tip-off scheduled for 10:00 PM ET.
This marks the second meeting between Memphis and Los Angeles this season, with the Lakers eyeing a third consecutive triumph over the Grizzlies. In their previous encounter in November, the Lakers asserted their dominance with a convincing 134-107 victory as 6.5-point home favorites, with the total points reaching 225.5.
The Grizzlies (11-23; 13-21 ATS) wrapped up a three-game homestand this past Wednesday, securing a 106-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs but stumbling against the Sacramento Kings (123-92) and the Toronto Raptors (116-111). Despite a commendable fourth-quarter effort against the Raptors, Memphis faced offensive struggles, shooting at a 42.6% clip and succumbing to Toronto's sharpshooting from beyond the arc and the free-throw line.
Coach Taylor Jenkins acknowledged the team's shortcomings, expressing the need for better preparation. Star player Ja Morant delivered a stellar performance last Wednesday, contributing 28 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, maintaining an impressive season average of 25.6 points, 8.3 assists, and 5.4 boards. However, the Grizzlies find themselves at the bottom of the league in adjusted offensive efficiency and tenth in defensive efficiency.
On the other side, the Los Angeles Lakers (17-18; 15-20 ATS) are enduring a three-game losing streak, falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves (108-106), the New Orleans Pelicans (129-109), and the Miami Heat (110-96). Anthony Davis led the charge against the Heat, delivering a robust performance with 29 points, 17 rebounds, six assists, five blocks, and three steals. However, the Lakers struggled with field goal accuracy, a dismal 4-for-30 from beyond the arc, and a staggering 22 turnovers.
LeBron James' subdued performance against the Heat raises concerns, emphasizing the Lakers' urgency to rectify their current trajectory. The Lakers, currently the No. 10 seed in the West, face the challenge of maintaining their standing against the Grizzlies, who trail by five and a half games.
The potential absence of D'Angelo Russell, nursing a tailbone injury, adds a layer of uncertainty for the Lakers. Russell's offensive prowess is crucial, but his defensive vulnerabilities may pose challenges against the Grizzlies, especially in containing Ja Morant.
Anticipating a defensive resurgence from the Lakers, I foresee a return to the winning column for the Purple-and-Gold in this matchup. With Anthony Davis poised to dominate the paint, exploiting the Grizzlies' absence of Brandon Clarke (Achilles) and Steven Adams (knee), the Lakers aim to capitalize on the home court advantage.
Both teams enter this clash with recent struggles against the spread. The Grizzlies are 0-5 ATS in their last five games overall, while the Lakers have posted a 4-8 ATS record in their previous 12. Additionally, Memphis is 0-6 ATS in its last six road encounters against the Lakers, setting the stage for an intriguing battle between two teams eager to reverse their recent fortunes.
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