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Clash at FedExForum: Los Angeles Lakers Take On Memphis Grizzlies

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum, fans are eager to see how their team will perform in this upcoming NBA game. The venue, known for its vibrant atmosphere and passionate fan base, could play a significant role in setting the tone for the match.


LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 11: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2023 Play-In Tournament on April 11, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Lakers come into this game with a mixed bag of trends from the previous season. With an overall field goal percentage of 47 percent and a free throw percentage of 73 percent, they have shown they can be efficient on offense. Their true shooting percentage stood at 57 percent, indicating that when they get hot, they can be hard to stop.


From beyond the arc, the Lakers shot 35 percent last season which is around league average. However, their two-point field goal percentage was more impressive at 55 percent. This suggests that their inside scoring and mid-range game were strong points that they might look to exploit again.


LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 11: Taurean Prince #12 of the Minnesota Timberwolves attempts a shot betweem D'Angelo Russell #1 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half in a play-in tournament game at Crypto.com Arena on April 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

In terms of pace, with nearly 60 percent efficiency in fast breaks, it's clear that the Lakers thrive when pushing the tempo and capitalizing on quick scoring opportunities. Defensively speaking though, there's room for improvement as evidenced by an average of over 20 personal fouls per game last season.


The team averaged about 112 points per game with contributions across assists (24), rebounds (44), blocks (5), steals (8), but turnovers were also part of their narrative with almost 14 per contest which they'll need to keep in check.


LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 11: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves spins from Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half in a play-in tournament game at Crypto.com Arena on April 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

While these statistics provide insight into what fans might expect from Los Angeles' performance at FedExForum against Memphis Grizzlies; it's important to remember that each new game brings its own dynamics and challenges.


Fans can catch all the action live on ABC as both teams take to the court on April 16th at 7 PM UTC time zone in Memphis Tennessee’s renowned FedExForum.

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