Who’s Playing
Los Angeles @ Memphis
Current Records: Los Angeles 13-12; Memphis 14-11
What to Know
The Memphis Grizzlies haven’t won a game against the Los Angeles Lakers since Feb. 29 of last year, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Thursday. The Grizz is getting right back to it as they host Los Angeles at 8 p.m. ET Dec. 9 at FedExForum. The Lakers should still be feeling good after a victory, while Memphis will be looking to regain their footing.
Memphis came up short against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, falling 104-96. A silver lining for Memphis was the play of power forward Jaren Jackson Jr., who had 26 points in addition to seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles strolled past the Boston Celtics with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the contest 117-102. Small forward LeBron James and point guard Russell Westbrook were among the main playmakers for Los Angeles as the former had 30 points and five assists and the latter posted a double-double on 24 points and 11 assists.
The Grizz is expected to lose this next one by 3. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 6-0 against the spread when expected to lose.
It was close but no cigar for the Grizz as they fell 121-118 to the Lakers in the teams’ previous meeting in October. Maybe the Grizz will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the matchup and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: FedExForum — Memphis, Tennessee
- TV: Bally Sports SouthEast Memphis
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $79.94
Odds
The Lakers are a 3-point favorite against the Grizzlies, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Los Angeles have won 13 out of their last 22 games against Memphis.
- Oct 24, 2021 – Los Angeles 121 vs. Memphis 118
- Feb 12, 2021 – Los Angeles 115 vs. Memphis 105
- Jan 05, 2021 – Los Angeles 94 vs. Memphis 92
- Jan 03, 2021 – Los Angeles 108 vs. Memphis 94
- Feb 29, 2020 – Memphis 105 vs. Los Angeles 88
- Feb 21, 2020 – Los Angeles 117 vs. Memphis 105
- Nov 23, 2019 – Los Angeles 109 vs. Memphis 108
- Oct 29, 2019 – Los Angeles 120 vs. Memphis 91
- Feb 25, 2019 – Memphis 110 vs. Los Angeles 105
- Dec 23, 2018 – Memphis 107 vs. Los Angeles 99
- Dec 08, 2018 – Los Angeles 111 vs. Memphis 88
- Mar 24, 2018 – Los Angeles 100 vs. Memphis 93
- Jan 15, 2018 – Memphis 123 vs. Los Angeles 114
- Dec 27, 2017 – Memphis 109 vs. Los Angeles 99
- Nov 05, 2017 – Los Angeles 107 vs. Memphis 102
- Apr 02, 2017 – Los Angeles 108 vs. Memphis 103
- Jan 03, 2017 – Los Angeles 116 vs. Memphis 102
- Dec 03, 2016 – Memphis 103 vs. Los Angeles 100
- Mar 22, 2016 – Los Angeles 107 vs. Memphis 100
- Feb 26, 2016 – Memphis 112 vs. Los Angeles 95
- Feb 24, 2016 – Memphis 128 vs. Los Angeles 119
- Dec 27, 2015 – Memphis 112 vs. Los Angeles 96
