Event Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM EDT
- Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, USA
- Competition: NBA Regular Season Game
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview
Memphis Grizzlies Team News
The Memphis Grizzlies (44-29) are going through a challenging period as they prepare to host the Los Angeles Lakers.
In their most recent match on March 27, they suffered a 125-104 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 37 points, while Jaren Jackson Jr. was the top scorer for the Grizzlies with 27 points. A decisive 15-0 run by the Thunder in the fourth quarter underscored Memphis’s difficulties in closing out games.
Back Home on Saturday.
3️⃣ game home stand on deck – LAL, BOS, GSW 🎟️: https://t.co/jhZk0pWwPk pic.twitter.com/VOa7TPpRcK
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) March 28, 2025
Before this, the Grizzlies secured a dominant 140-103 victory over the Utah Jazz, breaking a three-game losing streak. However, the victory was overshadowed by a heated confrontation between defender Desmond Bain and teammate Santi Aldama during a timeout, indicating potential internal conflict.
Injury concerns continue to plague Memphis. Star guard Ja Morant missed six consecutive games due to a left hamstring strain suffered on March 14 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
It’s a Battle. Stay Connected. 🤝
📊 18 Buckets on 15 Assists
📊 7 Stocks pic.twitter.com/YBW0ADabkg— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) March 28, 2025
Head coach Taylor Jenkins noted that Morant is making “great progress” but emphasized the need for him to reach top-end speeds before returning. His status for the Lakers game remains uncertain. Additionally, forward Brandon Clarke is out with a right knee PCL sprain, and forward Marvin Bagley III is in concussion protocol.
Los Angeles Lakers Team News
The Los Angeles Lakers (44-29) are coming off a heartbreaking 119-117 loss to the Chicago Bulls on March 27.
The game concluded with a remarkable half-court buzzer-beater by Josh Giddey, that ended the Bulls’ 18-point comeback in the fourth quarter. Despite the loss, Luka Dončić delivered an impressive performance with 25 points, ten rebounds, and eight assists, while Austin Reaves contributed 30 points.
Final pic.twitter.com/RCqzJ37PH3
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 28, 2025
This defeat followed a narrow 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers, where LeBron James secured the win with a buzzer-beating tip-in, showing the team’s strength in clutch moments.
Injury-wise, forward Rui Hachimura is listed as out due to left patellar tendinopathy, which has caused him to miss recent games. Additionally, forward Maxi Kleber remains sidelined following right foot surgery and will be re-evaluated in eight weeks.
On a positive note, LeBron James, who had a groin injury, has returned to the lineup, providing a big boost to the team’s performance.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
- Pick: Lakers -2.5
- Score prediction: Memphis Grizzlies 110 – 116 Los Angeles Lakers
The availability of key players has a big impact on a team’s performance. The Lakers have LeBron James back in the lineup, providing a big boost. On the other hand, the Grizzlies are uncertain about Ja Morant’s participation due to a left hamstring strain, which could decrease their attacking capabilities.
The historical performance of the two teams could influence our pick. The Lakers had good results against the Grizzlies in recent matchups, so this could impact to their status as slight favorites.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers, Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 220.5
Memphis is one of the league’s most explosive attacking teams this season, averaging 123.1 points per game, currently the highest mark in the NBA.
They are dominant in fast-break situations, generating 16.8 points per game in transition, which ranks them 8th in that category. Their ability to punish opponents in the paint is also a big asset, with a league-best 55.4 points scored inside per contest.
Furthermore, their effective field goal percentage is 55.9%, placing them among the league’s most efficient scoring teams.
😤 @spippenjr pic.twitter.com/jej5qVhwKX
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) March 28, 2025
The Lakers are not far behind in attacking capabilities. They average 112.9 points per game and support that with solid rebounding (42.5 per game) and ball movement (26.2 assists per game), which allows them to consistently generate high-percentage looks.
Their shooting metrics remain strong as well, with a 47.85% field goal percentage and a respectable 35.95% success rate from beyond the arc. While they are not as fast-paced as Memphis, they are successful on mismatches and have many scoring threats.
Defensively, both teams have vulnerabilities. The Grizzlies allow 114.9 points per game, ranking 22nd in the league in that metric. They struggle in transition defense, conceding 16.0 fast-break points per game, which also ranks 22nd.
Gabe grabs the lead ✔️ pic.twitter.com/TZucGry7Lp
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 28, 2025
On the other side, the Lakers also find themselves near the bottom of the defensive rankings. They allow 112.2 points per game and rank 22nd in the NBA in defensive efficiency, with a 1.121 rating.
Recent head-to-head matches between the Lakers and Grizzlies also had high-scoring numbers. In their last meeting on December 15, the Lakers won 116-110. A month prior, on November 13, the scoreline was 128-123 in favor of Los Angeles.
Therefore, the teams should easily score 119.5 points in the upcoming match.
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