TheLos Angeles Lakersare giving the Memphis Grizzlies tough competition to progress to the second round of the playoffs. Despite an underwhelming season from the Lakers, they have certainly found their rhythm in the last couple of games. With the Lakers answering back to all the Grizzlies are throwing at them, they have a renewed arsenal of players. Most surprisingly the dominant form of Rui Hachimura.
The Grizzlies and the Lakers will be fighting it out tonight at the Crypto.com Arena before heading to Memphis. With theGrizzliesbeing kept quiet at the home of the Lakers, the Lakers should capitalize on the same tonight. With the return of Morant, the Grizzlies are a greater threat, and Dillon Brooks is chirping, LeBron will have another trash-talker to shut down.
LeBron James is probable for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies game tonight
King Jameshas been a standout performer for the Lakers all season long. Despite the injuries and the absences, the remaining players have held their own. Anthony Davis has certainly kept it together for the Lakers, and all players are on a solid run. For tonight s game against the Grizzlies,LeBron is listed as probablefor the game, however, we can expect him to suit up tonight.
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The Grizzlies dread the loss of Steven Adams, who added a much-needed solidity to the defense. However, with a loss of a capable defender on their team, their offense has very much compensated for it. Despite this, the Grizzlies will be looking to hold down a hyped-up Lakers squad in the game. Let s take a look at the complete injury report and expected roster of both teams playing tonight.
Los Angeles Lakers injury report
- LeBron James (Probable)
- Anthony Davis (Probable)
- Dennis Schroder (Probable)
Los Angeles Lakers expected roster
- LeBron James (Probable)
- Jarred Vanderbilt
- Anthony Davis (Probable)
- Austin Reaves
- D Angelo Russell
Memphis Grizzlies injury report
- Jake LaRavia (Out)
- Steven Adams (Out)
- Brandon Clarke (Out)
Memphis Grizzlies expected roster
- Ja Morant
- Dillon Brooks
- Xavier Tillman
- Jaren Jackson Jr.
- Desmond Bane
The Los Angeles Lakers will be expected to extend their lead against the Memphis Grizzlies
In the best-case scenario, the Lakers can win the series if they use the home-court advantage over the Grizzlies tonight. The Lakers will be heading to Memphis for Game 5 and will return home for Game 6. They can call it a win if they win their remaining game at home starting tonight. In the last game, the Lakers home was a fortress for the Grizzlies who were unable to penetrate the Lakers with an electric audience.
Morant has been outstanding this series, averaging 31.5 points per game in this series. The Lakers will have to be on the lookout for him to keep him at bay, as he can influence a win for them. However, with the form the Lakers are in we expect the Lakers to take the win and travel to Memphis. Let us know who you think will win tonight s Lakers-Grizzlies game.
