An NBA Game Day Preview between the Los Angeles Lakers Vs Memphis Grizzlies – StatementGames alternative Fantasy Basketball, play for FREE and WIN CASH Rewards.
When: 8:00 PM EST, January 5, 2021
Where: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
TV: NBATV
Point Spread: Grizzlies +9.5
OVER/UNDER Game Total: 218.5
Los Angeles Lakers
Record: 5-2
Road Record: 3-0
ATS: 4-3
Memphis Grizzlies
Record: 2-4
Home Record: 0-3
ATS: 2-4
Los Angeles Lakers Vs Memphis Grizzlies Game Day Preview
The LA Lakers face off against the Memphis Grizzlies for the second time in three days. The Lakers took the 1st one 108 – 104 this past Sunday.
Lakers Nation will put a three game winning streak on the line as they match up against a team searching for their 1st HOME WIN. If the Grizzlies are going to place a check mark in the WIN Column they will be doing so without star Ja Morant who will be out another 2-4 weeks after sprained his ankle against the Brooklyn Nets on Dec. 28.
Los Angeles Lakers
Lebron James is truly “The King”! In today’s NBA numerous teams rest star players suffering hang nail injuries from the day prior. Lebron is a “Basketball Player” – at the age of 36 he has played in every Lakers game and the ageless wonder shows no signs of slowing down.
This past Sunday, James took control of the game in Memphis in the fourth quarter. 13 of his 22 points came in crunch time as he helped turn a two-point lead into a 14-point victory.
“He does that every single night,” Lakers guard Wesley Matthews said of James.
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies supporters have gotten used to the lack of national media attention. However, their team will capture some spotlight tonight playing on NBATV.
Keep your eye on Jonas Valanciunas (JV). With the national attention, this is an opportunity for the center to show his piers why he should be recognized as one of the leagues top players.
Recently three different top 100 lists have been published. These lists include ones by ESPN, CBS and Sports Illustrated. SI was the only publication that included Valanciunas in their top 100 (Ranked 97).
Lakers Vs Grizzlies Facts
- Lakers are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Memphis.
- Under is 6-0 in the last 6 LAL Vs MEM meetings in Memphis.
- Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Los Angeles Lakers Vs Memphis Grizzlies Alternative Fantasy Basketball-Statement Games Picks
- LeBron James OVER 27.5 PTS
- Jonas Valanciunas OVER 9.5 Rebounds
- Jonas Valanciunas OVER 17.5 PTS
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