Highlights: Lakers 119-127 Grizzlies in NBA

Lakers: Lebron James (35 pts, 9 rebounds, 7 assists). From the bench: Austin Reaves (16 pts), Wayne Ellington (16 pts)

Grizzlies: Desmond Bane (23 pts), Jaren Jackson Jr. (21 pts, 12 rebounds), Ja Morant (16 pts, 5 rebounds, 7 assists), Kyle Anderson (14 pts, 7 rebounds, 8 assists)

Lakers x Grizzlies

FG: 46.4% x 54%

FT: 15-19 x 22-32

Rebounds: 48 x 58

Assists: 26 x 33

Steals: 6 x 10

Blocks: 7 x 10

Lakers get close in the end with the bench players after being 30 points behind, but still get the lost. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored a double-double for Memphis.

Lakes cut the difference to eight at the end, with their bench players on the field

We are reaching the end of the match

The difference is cut down to 21 and the visiting team pauses the game before it gets even lower

Wayne Ellington drives from the right to inside the lane through the middle, with a help from Dwight Howard in the screen, and converts in half distance

Lakers pause the game again. Grizzlies with almost 30 points ahead.

Memphis' player drives fast to the attack, deceives the defense with body work on the shot, converts on the layup and also gets the foul

Grizzlies with big 24-point lead

The center gets in the game and in a few minutes already grabs sobe rebounds, making a difference for the Lakers

5:26 left on the clock for the third quarter

Lakers 39.7% x 57.6% Grizzlies

The foul called stands. Bane and Lebron are still arguing.

Lakers challenge foul called against Lebron James over Desmond Bane

Grizzlies lead by 17.

The shooting guard steals the ball form Ja Morant, but then throws an air ball in an attempt for three

Third quarter in action

Lakers 52 x 65 Grizzlies

Grizzlies' players receives right below the rim, fakes a first attempt and then converts on the floater

Lakers stop the clock once again, with three minutes to halftime

Lebron converts for three with the defense on him, and using the backboard

Game paused. Memphis 6 ahead

Carmelo Anthony and Jaren Jackson Jr. fight for it in the air, and the possession goes to the Lakers

Game tied in 27

Lakers' complaint with the referees give an extra FT to the Grizzlies

Lakers' star aklready has 12 points

Grizzlies get ahead, by 3, and Lakers take a timeout

Lebron in a fast drive towards the rim, converts just throwing the ball in the air while falling on the floor and gets the foul as well. Free throw good.

Ja Morant attempt from the logo and the ball doesn't even touch the rim

The game begins

USA national anthem being sung

Lakers starting lineup: Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, Malik Monk, Stanley Johnson and LeBron James.

Grizziles is suiting up, after being questinable!

Starters: Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Kyle Anderson, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ziaire Williams.

We are moments away from the game. So stay tuned.

The ball goes up at 9:30pm (ET) in Los Angeles. Do not miss a detail of the match Lakers - Grizzlies live updates and commentaries of VAVEL.

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This is the start time of the game Lakers vs Grizzlies on January 9th, 2022, in several countries:

Argentina: 11:30 PM in NBA League Pass / Gaules (Twitch)

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Mexico: 8:30 PM in NBA League Pass / Gaules (Twitch)
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This game is hard to predict. Morant's and Lebron's uncertain availability will be a key thing to look out for, near the start of the game.

Grizzlies have the better campaign advantage and the fact that Anthony Davis is confirmed as unavailable on the other side, but Los Angeles plays at home and still has Westbrook, probably Lebron and other great names.

This one will be interesting to watch.

The two teams met three times this season so far and the Grizzlies have the advantage, with two wins and one defeat.

The last match was held in Memphis on December 29th and the home team won by 104 to 99.

It is also not news that Morant is the best player for the Grizzlies in the last few years, and this season, it has not been different.

The point guard is currently averaging 25 points, 6.6 assists and 5.8 rebounds. He is shooting higher than 49% from the field and 39% from beyond the arc.

As well as Lebron, Morant's availability for the game is crutial for his team. We will know for certain close to the starting time.

It is more than obvious who is the main guy for the Lakers. Lebron James is, for some time now, in talks to be known as one of the greatest players of all time (some say THE greatest) and this year he remains like that.

The veteran player is currently averaging 28.7 points, 6.6 assists and 7.4 rebounds, while shooting 36% from the three line and over 52% from the field.

So the fact that power forward is not yet confirmed for the game, is a big one. But, again, he probably will play.

 

LeBron James seems to be ignoring the memo on Father Time's undefeated record. At age 37, LeBron has scored 25 points in 10 consecutive games.

James is by far the oldest player to notch 10 straight 25-point games. He passes Michael Jordan, who did it at age 34 in 1997. pic.twitter.com/7ZEjL90gyR

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 8, 2022

Los Angeles: PG - Russell Westbrook; SG - Avery Bradley; SF - Malik Monk; PF - Stanley Johnson; C - LeBron James

Memphis: PG - Ja Morant; SG - Desmond Bane; SF - Dillon Brooks; PF - Jaren Jackson Jr.; C - Brandon Clarke

The crew chief for this Lakers vs Grizzlies will be Tony Brothers; Jacyn Goble, referee; Suyash Mehta, umpire.

The visiting team is also facing a chance to have to play without its biggest name tonight. Ja Morant missed the last game against the Clippers with thigh soreness and is questionable for today's match.

Other players:

Out (Covid-19 protocols): Steven Adams, Xavier Tillman, John Konchar and Yves Pons

Out (injury): Kyle Anderson (back)

Questionable: Dillon Brooks (left foot)

Los Angeles has a slight possibility to lose its biggest star for tonight's game. Lebron James has some issues in the abdomen and his presence is not confirmed. However, his status is "probable".

Anthony Davis is another big name in the list and, in his case, confirmed as unavailable. He suffered a knee injury in december and will be re-evaluated in a few weeks.

Kendrick Nunn is also out with a knee injury.

The Lakers vs Grizzlies match will be played at the stadium Crypto.com Arena, in Los Angeles, with a capacity of 20,000 people.

The home team has a 14-10 record there so far in the season, while Memphis is currently 13-6 on the road.

My name is Gustavo Cipriano and I’ll be your host for this game. We will provide you with pre-game analysis, score updates, and news as it happens live here on VAVEL.

Tonight, the Los Angeles Lakers host the Memphis Grizzlies. The home team is currently in sixth in the West with 21-19 campaign, while the visiting ones are two positions ahead, with a 27-14 record.