Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, 12/15/2024 Preview and Pick

Game: Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers

Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Spectrum Sportsnet

The Memphis Grizzlies (17-8) are hitting the road to Crypto.com Arena on Sunday where they will try to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers (13-11).

The Grizzlies played the Wizards and notched a win by a score of 140-112 in their last game. Memphis ended the contest with a 52.1% FG percentage (50 out of 96) and knocked down 17 of their 43 shots from beyond the perimeter. At the free throw line, the Grizzlies made 23 of their 29 tries for a percentage of 79.3%. In the matter of hauling in rebounds, they compiled 46 with 12 of them being of the offensive sort. They also distributed 34 assists in this game as well as forcing the other team into 21 turnovers and getting 12 steals. Pertaining to the defense, Memphis allowed the other team to shoot 43.0% from the floor on 43 of 100 shooting. Washington distributed 20 dimes and had 10 steals in the game. In addition, Washington snagged 52 rebounds (20 offensive, 32 defensive) and had 8 blocked shots. Washington shot 90.9% when shooting free throws by knocking down 20 of 22 tries. They also made 6 of their 32 attempts from distance. In reference to fouls, the Grizzlies walked away with 20 and the Wizards accounted for 25 fouls.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is someone who came through for this contest. He notched 21 points on 8 out of 15 shooting. He played 17 minutes played and also collected 4 boards. Jackson ended up shooting 53.3% from the floor and also dished out 1 assist.

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Memphis heads into this contest with a mark of 17-8 on the campaign. They currently have an average of 122.1 pts per game (1st in the NBA) while hitting 48.9% from the floor. The Grizzlies are hitting 35.4% on 3-point shots (331 of 934) and 77.8% from the charity stripe. As a team, Memphis is collecting 47.6 boards per game and is sitting with 757 assists this year, which is 2nd in the league in terms of passing the rock. They cough up possession 16.9 times per contest and as a unit are committing 21.5 personal fouls on a nightly basis.

On defense, the Grizzlies are forcing their opponents into 16.1 turnovers per contest and they draw 21.5 personal fouls. They relinquish 33.2% on 3-point shots and they rank 17th in the NBA in PPG allowed (113.4). The Grizzlies are giving up a field goal percentage of 43.8% (1,011 of 2,308) and they concede 44.2 boards per game as a unit. They are ranked 7th in the NBA in giving up assists to the opposition with 608 relinquished on the year.

In their last game, the Lakers took home the win by a final score of 107-98 when they faced the Trail Blazers. The Lakers were able to collect 32 defensive boards and 8 offensive rebounds totaling 40 for the matchup. They turned the ball over 11 times, while getting 14 steals for this contest. The Trail Blazers committed 19 personal fouls in the game which took the Lakers to the charity stripe for a total of 21 tries. They were able to knock down 18 of the free throw tries for a percentage of 85.7%. In terms of three-point attempts, Los Angeles converted 13 of their 34 attempts (38.2%). At the conclusion of this game, the Lakers went 38 out of 83 from the field which gave them a percentage of 45.8%. The Lakers permitted the Trail Blazers to make 35 of their 84 attempts from the field which had them at 41.7% in the matchup. They shot 25.0% from 3-point land by connecting on 9 of 36 and finished the game at 19 out of 21 at the free throw line (90.5%). In reference to rebounding, Los Angeles permitted Portland to snag 49 in total (12 on the offensive glass).

Anthony Davis pitched in for the Lakers for the contest. He buried 10 of 21 for this game for a rate of 47.6%, and had 11 rebounds. Davis earned 30 points in his 32 minutes on the hardwood and had 1 assist in this game.

Los Angeles has a win-loss record of 13-11 on the year. As an offense, the Lakers are shooting 47.4% from the floor, which ranks them 10th in the league. Los Angeles has accounted for 2,691 pts this year (112.1 per contest) and they average 40.3 rebounds per game. They are earning an assist 26.7 times per game (12th in the league) and they turn the ball over 13.0 times per contest. The Lakers are responsible for committing 16.3 fouls per game and they go 78.6% from the free throw line.

The Lakers on the defensive side of the court are 21st in the NBA in PPG given up with 115.8. They are able to force 14.5 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 48.4% from the field (26th in basketball). The Los Angeles defense surrenders 37.2% on shots from beyond the arc (337 of 905) and opponents are connecting on 79.2% of their foul shots. They have relinquished 29.0 dimes and 44.3 total boards per game, which is 28th and 20th in the league.

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

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Memphis

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