Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction: Desperate Lakers take on a bit vulnerable Grizzlies

The NBA Regular Season has blown by like wind again and despite a large number of games, things have ticked on at an outstanding pace. We are already in the last quarter of play and thus, the stakes are ever-so-high. In this high-stake battle, the Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Lakers enter the affair after defeating the Warriors 113:105 on the heels of a 39 points outing by Anthony Davis. The Lakers have won five of the last seven games and they have developed much better chemistry lately despite the injury to LeBron James. Davis has played like a Superstar and has at times contributed to more than 33% of the team total. The addition of Jarred Vanderbilt and Austin Reaves’ return from injury has helped bolster the team’s defensive fortunes. The bench is nothing special but it can become special if Russell and LeBron return, thus inserting Vanderbilt and sharpshooter Malik Beasley in the deep rotation. The Lakers have 31 wins and 34 losses, a record that is tied among four teams at the time of writing. Their push for the Play-in is legit.

The Grizzlies come into this contest after losing 129:135 against the Clippers which was their second loss in a row. Before the losses, they had won three straight but in the larger picture, their campaign has lost its path in myriad ways. Since they have lost Steven Adams, who was their leading rebounder and also the leading offensive rebounder in the league. His toughness as a screen-setter and help defender. Jaren Jackson, the blocks leader is more effective alongside Adams. Ja Morant and Desmond Bane as the backcourt duo have been effective offensively whereas Dillon Brooks forms a great support system. Lately, Morant has been in off-court controversies which have derailed the platform. How can the spirghtly but off-rhythm Grizzlies rediscover their mojo?

The Lakers are playing at a great rate and the problem with them is that they can have some strong games but they are unable to build winning streaks. The Grizzlies aren’t exactly playing elite ball themselves which means that the Lakers can end up winning this one. Ja Morant won’t play in this game for Memphis, Adams and Brandon Clarke are out, but I see them pulling off a heist here. I predict a scoreline of 134:128 in favor of Memphis.