Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28)
Key Points
Lakers host Grizzlies Friday; both teams recently lost and face injury concerns.
Key players for both squads, including Wells, Caldwell-Pope, Hachimura, and Vanderbilt, may miss the game.
Matchup starts at 10:30 p.m. EST; several backup players may see increased roles.
The Los Angeles Lakers are at home on Friday night as they host the Memphis Grizzlies in a Western Conference matchup.
Los Angeles enters Friday’s game with a 20-11 record after losing at home to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77). — Source: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
In Tuesday’s loss to the Pistons, Luka Doncic led the way for the Lakers as he recorded 30 points, five rebounds and 11 assists while LeBron James added 17 points, four rebounds and four assists of his own.
Now Los Angeles will try to bounce back at home on Friday as they face off against the Grizzlies in a tough matchup.
On the other side, Memphis enters Friday’s contest with a 15-18 record after losing at home to the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime on Tuesday night.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12)
Ja Morant led the way for the Grizzlies in Tuesday’s loss as he ended the game with 40 points and three assists while Cedric Coward recorded 28 points, 16 rebounds and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
For the Grizzlies, they have eight players listed on their injury report, including both Jaylen Wells and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0)
Memphis has listed Wells as questionable due to left hamstring soreness and he is in danger of missing his first game of the season.
If Wells is sidelined on Friday, GG Jackson and Cam Spencer could both be in line for increased roles.
Grizzlies’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) — Source: Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Grizzlies have also listed Caldwell-Pope as questionable with right hamstring soreness and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
Brandon Clarke, Zach Edey, Ty Jerome, John Konchar, Scotty Pippen Jr. and Vince Williams Jr. have all been ruled out as they continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Lakers Injury Report, Will Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt Play?
On the other side, the Lakers have five players listed on their injury report, including both Rui Hachimura and Jarred Vanderbilt.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28)
Los Angeles has ruled out Hachimura due to right calf soreness as he will miss his second consecutive contest.
With Hachimura sidelined, Jake LaRavia could be in line for another start while Dalton Knecht and Nick Smith Jr. could also have increased roles.
The Lakers have also ruled out Austin Reaves due to a left calf strain, Adou Thiero with a right MCL sprain and Gabe Vincent with a lumbar back strain.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2).
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2).
Vanderbilt has been listed as questionable with right leg soreness and if he is sidelined, Maxi Kleber could have an increased role.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Grizzlies and Lakers from Los Angeles at 10:30 p.m. EST.
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