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The Memphis Grizzlies face a suddenly more dangerous Los Angeles Lakers squad tonight at FedExForum, as two key Lakers players have been upgraded to probable fo
Bam Adebayo led the way in Thursday’s loss as he ended the game with 31 points and 10 rebounds while Andrew Wiggins recorded 24 points and six rebounds. While both teams are looking for a key victory on Sunday night, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
The Memphis Grizzlies will host the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA Cup matchup. Both teams hold a 3-2 record, with the Grizzlies coming off a narrow win against the Suns and the Lakers also securing a victory.
Ayton won’t play because of the same ailment that kept him from playing in the second half of Friday’s road win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Lakers have taken 7 of their last 10 games against Memphis, using disciplined defense and controlled pace to frustrate the Grizzlies. They don’t rely on chaos — they pick their spots, crash the boards, and force opponents into tough half-court looks.
The Lakers and Grizzlies face off in a crucial NBA Cup clash on October 31, 2025, hampered by significant injuries. Los Angeles is without LeBron James and potentially Luka Doncic, while Memphis misses Zach Edey and others.
Luka Doncic scored 29 points with 11 rebounds and 10 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers kept up with the torrid pace of the visiting Miami Heat to earn a 130-120 victory on Sunday.