The LA Lakers are looking to extend their winning run in the NBA, as they face Memphis Grizzlies, who already ended their hopes of entering the next round. This is already the third of these two teams’ meeting in the elimination round. Currently, the Lakers are having a four-game winning streak, which they want to extend through this match. However, despite the Lakers‘ winning run, they remain to be at the ninth of the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are coming into this match from a 25-point loss against the Nuggets. Additionally, Grizzlies are already eliminated in the contest, following their underwhelming campaign. The meeting between these two teams is on March 28, 2024, at 8:00 AM (GMT+8).
LA Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers played against Milwaukee, closing a back-to-back set and playing for the third time in four nights. The Lakers entered the game 39-32 on the season and were fourth in the Pacific Division. They were ninth in the Western Conference playoff picture and three games behind the Kings for the final guaranteed spot. Los Angeles is 6-6 in the second game of back-to-back situations this season with a -3-ppg scoring differential. They entered the game 12-20 on the road with a -5.9-ppg scoring margin. Los Angeles is 24-23 against Western Conference foes with a -0.1-ppg scoring differential. The Lakers are 8th in the league in scoring offense with an average of 117.7 points per game. They are 19th in rebounding and 7th in assists. Coach Darvin Ham is looking for contributions from Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, Christian Wood, Gabe Vincent, Max Christie, and Jaxson Hayes.
Vincent, Vanderbilt, Wood, James, Davis, and Russell are all out due to injuries. Vincent underwent surgery, Vanderbilt is out until early April, Wood is indefinitely out, and James is out.
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis lost for the fifth time in six games to Denver, resulting in a loss in their previous contest. The Grizzlies, currently fourth in the Southwest Division, are eliminated from playoff contention. The Grizzlies trailed by 15 after the opening quarter and by 25 at halftime, with a shooting percentage of 39.4% from the field. Lamar Stevens led the Grizzlies with 19 points off the bench. The Grizzlies are 30th in the league in scoring offense, with an average of 105.9 points per game. They are 24th in rebounding with 42.2 boards per night and 24th in assists per night. They are 11th in the league defensively, allowing an average of 112.8 points per contest. The Grizzlies are also 30th in field goal percentage, connecting on 43.6% of their attempts from the floor. They also have an average of 13.3 three-pointers a night, making them 10th in that category.
Memphis has faced numerous injuries, forcing them to retool their rotation. Brandon Clarke is out indefinitely due to an Achilles injury, while Morant is out for the season. Smart, Rose, Ziaire Williams, Yuta Watanabe, and Vince Williams are also out indefinitely. Kennard and Konchar are questionable.
Prediction:
LA Lakers
Odds: 0.84
Total Under: 110.5
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