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Last updated: November 12, 2024

Lakers vs. Grizzlies: Team News and Injury Report

Lakers have a 6-4 record, while the Grizzlies enter this game with a 7-4 record.

The Los Angeles Lakers are back on track with two back-to-back wins against the 76ers and Raptors. LeBron James and Co. are now set to welcome the Memphis Grizzlies for the Wednesday, November 13 matchup.

The Lakers are currently placed seventh in the Western Conference table, trailing just behind Grizzlies who are ahead with a 7-4 record.

Both teams have a few injury concerns coming into this game. Ahead of the highly-anticipated NBA game, let’s take a look at the team news and predicted lineups for both teams.

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Lakers Team News and Predicted Lineup

The Lakers biggest injury concern would be of Anthony Davis who experienced a recurrence of an eye injury during their clash with the Raptors on Sunday.

Davis has been Lakers’ top performer this season so far, averaging 32.4 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals, and 2.0 blocks in an average of 36.3 minutes per game.

Meanwhile, Christian Wood is out with a knee injury, and Jarred Vanderbilt is sidelined with a foot injury.

Predicted Starting 5: Anthony Davis*, Hachimura, LeBron James, Cam Reddish, Austin Reaves

* Subject to fitness

Grizzlies Team News and Predicted Lineup

The Grizzlies are also dealing with injuries. Superstar Ja Morant, who made an explosive start to the season, has been sidelined for a week due to hip injury. Morant sustained the injury during the Grizzlies’ victory over the Lakers last week.

Gregory Jackson is also out due to a foot injury and Desmond Bane remain sidelined with an oblique injury. Vince Williams is also unavailable for the game.

Predicted Starting 5: Brandon Clarke, Jaren Jackson Jr., Santi Aldama, Jaylen Wells, and Scottie Pippen Jr.

Image Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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