- Matchup: Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Venue: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: Spectrum Sportsnet
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The Los Angeles Lakers (20-11) are set to take on the Memphis Grizzlies (15-18) at crypto.com Arena this Sunday.
In their most recent game, the Grizzlies faced the 76ers, losing narrowly with a score of 139-136. Memphis demonstrated a solid shooting performance, achieving a field goal percentage of 55.4% (51 of 92) and hitting 11 from 29 beyond the arc. They excelled at the free-throw line, making 23 of 26 attempts, a conversion rate of 88.5%. On the boards, they secured 51 rebounds, including 9 on the offensive end, and tallied 28 assists. The Grizzlies forced the opposition into 9 turnovers and registered 2 steals. Defensively, Memphis allowed opponents to shoot 45.9% (51 of 111). Philadelphia recorded 33 assists, 14 steals, and collected 41 rebounds (14 offensive, 27 defensive) while achieving 10 blocked shots. The 76ers finished with an impressive 81.5% from the charity stripe, sinking 22 of 27 attempts. The foul count saw the Grizzlies with 18, while the 76ers committed 23 fouls.
Ja Morant was a standout player in this game, finishing with 40 points on an impressive 16 of 22 shooting. He logged 34 minutes on the court and grabbed 2 rebounds, concluding the game with a shooting accuracy of 72.7% and contributing 3 assists.
The Grizzlies head into this matchup with a record of 15-18. They are currently averaging 115.9 points per game (18th in the league) with a field goal percentage of 45.7%. Memphis is shooting 35.0% from three-point range (438 of 1,250) and 80.0% from the free-throw line. The team averages 46.2 rebounds per game and has dished out 958 assists this season, ranking 7th in the league for assists. They average 15.2 turnovers and commit 20.2 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Grizzlies force 14.8 turnovers per game and average 21.2 personal fouls. They rank 15th in the NBA, having allowed 875 assists this season. Memphis has a defensive opponent shooting percentage of 46.4% (1,400 of 3,015) and concedes 44.8 rebounds per game, allowing 36.3% from beyond the arc, ranking 16th in points allowed per game at 116.5.
In their last outing, the Lakers suffered a loss with a score of 128-106 against the Pistons. They managed to collect 22 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive rebounds for a total of 33. However, they turned the ball over 21 times while earning 10 steals during the match. The Pistons committed 26 fouls, granting the Lakers 31 free-throw attempts, of which they made 21 for a success rate of 67.7%. Los Angeles shot 28.2% from three-point range, converting 11 of 39 attempts and finished with a total of 37 out of 82 shooting for an overall field goal percentage of 45.1%. The Lakers permitted the Pistons to shoot 63.2% from the field, allowing them to make 48 of 76 shots. Detroit achieved 45.8% from three-point territory, hitting 11 of 24 shots and finished at the line with 21 of 29 successful attempts (72.4%). In terms of rebounds, the Lakers allowed Detroit to gather 37 total rebounds (6 offensive).
Luka Doncic was a notable performer for the Lakers in this game, shooting 9 of 22 for a field goal percentage of 40.9%, registering 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists in 36 minutes on the floor.
The Lakers hold a record of 20-11 this season. Offensively, they are making 49.9% of their shots, ranking them 2nd in the league. Los Angeles has accumulated 3,622 points this season (116.8 points per game) while averaging 40.9 boards per game. They dish out 24.8 assists per game (25th in the NBA) and average 15.5 turnovers. The Lakers commit around 20.0 personal fouls each game with a free throw percentage of 78.0%.
Defensively, the Lakers allow a 3-point shooting percentage of 38.3% (434 of 1,133) and their opponents score 79.6% from the charity stripe. They permit 27.5 assists and 40.2 rebounds per game, ranking 22nd and 2nd in the NBA, respectively. The Lakers rank 18th in the league for points allowed per game, giving up 117.3, while forcing 15.4 turnovers and allowing teams to shoot 49.0% from the field (28th in the NBA).
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s NBA clash?
Prediction: Bet on Los Angeles
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