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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
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.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has not played in a game this season while dealing with a right sciatica injury.
The Los Angeles Lakers may be without multiple key players in Friday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Lakers and Grizzlies face off Friday to begin NBA Cup group play. Both teams have 3-2 records, aiming for their fourth win of the season.
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.
Los Angeles later posted a clip of Smart blocking Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s layup in the second quarter as well. The 6-foot-3, 220-pounder finished the first half with five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3-point) as well as two rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one rejection in 14 minutes.
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