The Memphis Grizzlies are on the road for a second matchup in three days against the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers (21-11) won the first meeting 128-121 on Jan. 2. LeBron James and Luka Doncic combined for 65 points in that matchup.
The Grizzlies (15-19) have lost three consecutive games overall and their first two meetings against the Lakers this season.
Grizzlies star Ja Morant is questionable to play due to a right calf contusion. Forward Santi Aldama is also questionable with right ankle soreness.
Morant finished with 16 points and 11 assists in the last meeting. If he’s unable to play, Cam Spencer and Javon Small could get more minutes.
Aldama was one of the team’s bright spots against the Lakers in the last meeting. He finished with 15 points and helped the Memphis bench outscore Lakers reserves 66-25.
Slowing down James and Doncic will be among the biggest keys for Memphis. Doncic is averaging an NBA-leading 33.4 points per game. He has surpassed 30 points in both meetings against Memphis this season.
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The Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant due to a right calf contusion. Santi Aldama, who was questionable with right ankle soreness, will be available. Cam Spencer will start in place of Morant. Jock Landale will also replace Christian Koloko in the starting lineup.
What time does Grizzlies vs Lakers start?
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 4
- Time: 8:30 p.m. CT
- Where: Crypto.com Arena
What TV channel is Grizzlies vs Lakers on today?
Streaming: FanDuel Sports app
TV: FanDuel Sports Network
Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat writer for The Commercial Appeal. Contact Damichael at [email protected]. Follow Damichael on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DamichaelC.
