Venue & Game Details
Stadium: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
Tipoff: 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT)
Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video, SportsNet LA
Tournament Context: NBA Cup – West Group B
Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers:
LeBron James (nerve issue) – out (yet to debut this season)
Luka Dončić (knee/finger) – out
Marcus Smart (quad) – day-to-day
Gabe Vincent (ankle) – out
Maxi Kleber (oblique) – out
Adou Thiero (knee) – out
Memphis Grizzlies:
Zach Edey (ankle) – out
Brandon Clarke (knee) – out
Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) – out
Ty Jerome (calf) – out
Key Player Matchups
Austin Reaves (LAL) vs. Ja Morant (MEM): Reaves is averaging 40 PPG and 10 APG over his last three games, including a 51-point outburst. Morant hit the game-winner vs. Phoenix and is averaging 27.4 PPG, 7.1 APG.
Anthony Davis (LAL) vs. Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM): Davis anchors LA’s defense and adds 22.5 PPG, 11 RPG, while Jackson Jr. provides rim protection and floor spacing.
Bench Depth: Memphis’ second unit has been inconsistent, but LA’s bench has stepped up with Rui Hachimura and Okongwu providing energy.
Team Recent Form
Los Angeles Lakers:
Last 5: W-L-W-W-L
Last Game: 116-115 win vs. Minnesota (Reaves 28 pts, 16 ast)
Strength: Offensive efficiency (52.5% FG), Reaves’ playmaking.
Weakness: Turnovers (18.6 per game), perimeter defense.
Memphis Grizzlies:
Last 5: W-L-W-L-W
Last Game: 114-113 win at Phoenix (Morant game-winner)
Strength: Transition scoring, Morant’s clutch play.
Weakness: Defensive rebounding (26th in NBA).
Series History
2024-25 Season: Lakers won 3 of 4 matchups.
Recent Trend: LA has taken 3 of the last 4, including a 134-127 win in March 2025.
At FedExForum: Memphis has split the last 4 home meetings.
Betting Trends:
Lakers: 3-2 ATS this season; all 5 games Over.
Grizzlies: 2-3 ATS; 3 of 5 games Over.
Head-to-Head: Lakers 3-1 SU in last 4; ATS split 2-2.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Lakers 238.5
Memphis Grizzlies – 1.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, October 30, 2025
