Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, 11/13/2024 Preview and Pick

Game: Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers

Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Spectrum Sportsnet

Crypto.com Arena is the location where the Los Angeles Lakers (6-4) will try to beat the Memphis Grizzlies (7-4) on Wednesday.

The Grizzlies took the court against the Trail Blazers and walked away with a win by a score of 134-89 in their last contest. Memphis finished having earned a 55.3% field goal percentage (47 out of 85) and made 16 of their 43 shots from downtown. From the charity stripe, the Grizzlies buried 24 of their 28 attempts for a rate of 85.7%. In terms of pulling down rebounds, they compiled 51 with 10 of them being on the offensive end. They also dished out 32 assists for the game in addition to forcing 24 turnovers and earning 15 steals. When it comes to defending, Memphis allowed 34.0% from the field on 34 out of 100 shooting. Portland doled out 18 assists and had 9 steals in the matchup. Moreover, Portland grabbed 43 rebounds (16 offensive, 27 defensive) and got 13 blocked shots. Portland finished the game at 81.0% at the charity stripe by burying 17 of 21 attempts. They also converted 4 of their 42 attempts from beyond the arc. In reference to fouls, the Grizzlies ended up finishing with 17 while the Trail Blazers accumulated 21 fouls.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is one guy who was a major factor in this contest. He had 20 points on 6 out of 12 shooting. He was on the hardwood for 24 mins and snagged 7 boards. Jackson went 50.0% from the floor and also earned 2 assists.

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Memphis heads into this contest with a win-loss record of 7-4 for the season. They average 120.9 pts per contest (3rd in the NBA) while connecting on 49.3% from the floor. The Grizzlies are shooting 35.9% on shots from distance (137 of 382) and 76.7% from the charity stripe. As a unit, Memphis is collecting 47.9 rebounds per contest and has racked up 334 assists this year, which is 2nd in the NBA in terms of passing the ball. They lose possession by turning the ball over 17.4 times per contest and as a squad they commit 21.6 fouls on a nightly basis.

On the defensive end, the Grizzlies are forcing their opponents into 15.8 turnovers per game and they draw 22.7 fouls. They are giving up 33.3% from 3-point land while they are 14th in basketball in points per game allowed (111.5). The Grizzlies defensively are giving up a field goal percentage of 43.4% (436 of 1,005) and they surrender 42.5 boards per game as a team. They are currently ranked 15th in the NBA in allowing assists with 263 surrendered this year.

The last time they took the court, the Lakers walked away with a victory by a final of 123-103 when they played the Raptors. The Lakers were able to collect 23 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive boards totaling 33 for the matchup. They also gave up possession of the ball 5 times, while getting 9 steals for the matchup. The Raptors committed 23 personal fouls for the matchup which got the Lakers to the free throw line for 28 tries. They were able to bury 23 of the free throw attempts for a rate of 82.1%. Regarding shots from beyond the arc, Los Angeles knocked down 12 of their 37 attempts (32.4%). When the final whistle was blown, the Lakers went 44 out of 86 from the field which had them at 51.2%. The Lakers permitted the Raptors to convert 37 of 82 attempts from the field which gave them a shooting percentage of 45.1% for this contest. They went 34.5% from beyond the perimeter by shooting 10 out of 29 and finished the game at 19 out of 22 at the charity stripe (86.4%). Concerning rebounding, Los Angeles permitted Toronto to pull down 40 in total (12 on the offensive glass).

Austin Reaves was important for the Lakers in this game. Reaves totaled 27 points in his 33 mins on the court and earned 6 assists in this contest. He converted 10 out of 17 in the matchup giving him a field goal percentage of 58.8%, and had 1 rebound.

Los Angeles has a win-loss record of 6-4 for the season. As an offensive team, the Lakers are shooting 47.7% from the field, which ranks them 8th in basketball. Los Angeles has accumulated 1,166 points so far this year (116.6 per game) and they collect 40.6 rebounds per contest. Their rate of assisting teammates is at 27.1 times per contest (10th in basketball) and they lose possession by turning the ball over 12.4 times per game. The Lakers commit 16.8 personal fouls every game while shooting 81.5% from the free throw line.

The Lakers on the defensive side of the court are 23rd in the league in PPG allowed with 116.9. They are forcing their opponents into 13.7 turnovers on a nightly basis and allow teams to shoot 48.1% from the field (27th in the league). The Los Angeles defense concedes 35.4% on 3-point attempts (131 of 370) and their opponents are making 80.0% of their shots from the charity stripe. They relinquish 28.1 assists and 42.8 rebounds per contest, which is ranked 25th and 12th in the league.

Who will win tonight's NBA game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Memphis

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