Grizzlies Clash with Lakers at Crypto.com Arena: Who Will Prevail?

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to host the Memphis Grizzlies at the Crypto.com Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a recent trend of close games and tough losses. The Lakers have been struggling to maintain leads and close out games, which is evident from their past performances.

In their last game against the Miami Heat, despite a strong showing in points in the paint (60) and an impressive free throw percentage (92 percent), turnovers proved costly for the Lakers as they gave up 22 points off turnovers. Their three-point shooting was also lackluster at 13 percent, contributing to their loss.

The previous game against New Orleans Pelicans saw a better field goal percentage (48 percent) and bench contribution (32 points), but defensive woes allowed 129 points against them. The team's defensive rating was high at over 129, indicating struggles on that end of the floor.

Against Minnesota Timberwolves, while they managed to keep turnovers lower (10), they still fell short by two points. The Lakers showed some resilience by leading for almost 18 minutes of game time but couldn't hold onto it until the end.

The upcoming match presents an opportunity for redemption as they face off with a formidable Grizzlies squad. Fans should watch for improvements in three-point efficiency and overall defense if the Lakers are to secure a victory on home turf.

The battle between these two teams will take place on January 6th at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN channel 206 or follow along with local broadcasts SportsNet LA channel 691 or BSSE channel 649 depending on your location.