- Matchup: Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
- Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
- Broadcast: Prime Video
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The Los Angeles Lakers (3-2) travel to FedExForum this Friday, aiming for victory against the Memphis Grizzlies (3-2).
In their previous outing, the Lakers triumphed over the Timberwolves with a close score of 116-115. In that match, Los Angeles committed 22 personal fouls, while Minnesota had 23. From beyond the arc, the Lakers converted 15 out of 30 attempts. Minnesota, on the other hand, ended the game shooting 81.8% from the free-throw line, making 18 of 22 attempts. The Timberwolves gathered 40 rebounds (8 offensive, 32 defensive) and tallied 5 blocks, alongside 30 assists and 8 steals. Defensively, LA allowed a 50.0% shooting rate from the field, with Minnesota shooting 41 of 82. The Lakers provided 34 assists while forcing 18 turnovers, resulting in 7 steals. In terms of rebounding, they achieved 41 total, with 9 from the offensive end, and converted 15 of 22 free throws for a 68.2% success rate. Overall, Los Angeles had an impressive 54.2% shooting from the floor (45 out of 83) and made 11 of 31 three-point shots.
Austin Reaves made significant contributions in this game, finishing with 28 points on 9 of 24 shooting, along with 16 assists and 1 rebound in 40 minutes of play.
The Lakers come into this match with a record of 3-2 for the season. They average 117.6 points per game (16th in the NBA), shooting 52.5% from the floor. From three-point range, they hit 31.9% of their shots (46 of 144) and convert 77.9% at the free-throw line. The team records an average of 41.2 rebounds per game and has achieved 132 assists this season, ranking 6th in the NBA. However, they turn the ball over 18.6 times a game and commit 19.8 fouls on average.
On the defensive end, the Lakers force 16.8 turnovers per game while drawing 24.0 fouls. They rank 25th in assists allowed, giving up 134 for the season. Opponents shoot 46.9% against them (212 of 452), and they allow 40.6 rebounds per game. Los Angeles concedes 39.7% on three-point attempts and ranks 15th in points allowed per game (117.2).
In their last encounter, the Grizzlies edged out the Suns, winning 114-113. Memphis allowed Phoenix to secure 40 rebounds (11 offensive) and finished with a 40.0% success rate from distance, sinking 16 of 40 attempts. They also converted 15 of 17 free throws (88.2%). The Grizzlies held the Suns to 41 of 86 from the field, giving them a shooting percentage of 47.7%. Memphis shot 44 for 93 overall, achieving a rate of 47.3%. Beyond the arc, they made 15 of 38 attempts (39.5%) and converted 11 free throws for an 84.6% rate. The Suns committed 20 fouls, allowing Memphis 13 free throw attempts. The Grizzlies recorded 12 steals and gathered a total of 34 rebounds (25 defensive, 9 offensive).
Ja Morant led the charge for Memphis, scoring 28 points on 10 of 19 shooting (52.6%) in 32 minutes, along with 8 rebounds and 7 assists.
Memphis also posts a 3-2 record this season. Offensively, they are hitting 45.7% of their shots, ranking 20th in the league. The Grizzlies have scored a total of 602 points this season (average of 120.4 per game) and secure 41.8 rebounds per game. They dish out 28.6 assists per game (8th in the NBA) while turning the ball over 14.6 times. Memphis commits an average of 21.4 fouls per game and boasts an 84.7% free throw percentage.
Defensively, they rank 24th in points allowed per game at 123.0. They manage to force 17.0 turnovers per game and permit teams to shoot 48.3% from the field (20th in the NBA). The Grizzlies concede 41.1% shooting from three-point range (78 of 190) and allow opponents to hit 77.2% of their free throws. They surrender an average of 28.0 assists and 45.4 rebounds per game, ranking 25th and 20th in the league, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Bet on Los Angeles
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