On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Memphis Grizzlies in what could be their most important game before the start of the playoffs. The Lakers and Grizzlies are each 44-29 and own the No. 4 and No. 5 seeds in the Western Conference, respectively. Whichever team wins this matchup will receive a big boost in the standings in their hunt for homecourt advantage.
Both teams are in similar situations as they are both also 1-4 in their last five games. Breaking this trend is essential for both teams as they want to gain momentum heading into the postseason.
Heading into their game in Memphis, the Lakers made an announcement regarding Austin Reaves that will be worth monitoring.
The Lakers have already added Reaves to their injury report due to an ankle sprain and listed him as questionable. However, on Saturday, the Lakers upgraded the 26-year-old to probable.
The Lakers say Austin Reaves (right ankle sprain) has been upgraded to probable for tonight's game at Memphis.
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Having Reaves available will be big for the Lakers. With only a couple of weeks remaining in the regular season, it is essential that they gain as much momentum as possible and also remain as healthy as they can. If Reaves is able to suit up, he will provide a big boost for the Lakers on the court in their important game against the Grizzlies.
The Lakers currently own the No. 4 seed, but they are just 3.5 games behind the Houston Rockets for the No. 2 seed. If all goes right for them, the Lakers might be able to make a big jump in the standings, which could bode well for them in the playoffs.
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This story was originally published March 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM.