LA Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies starting lineups and depth charts for Nov. 6 | 2024-25 NBA Season
On Wednesday night, the LA Lakers will visit the Memphis Grizzlies in the final game of their five-game road trip. The Lakers will look to end their lackluster showing on the road after losing three of their last four games.
The game will be at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, where the Grizzlies are 2-2 this season. The Lakers hold a 4-3 slate, with all three losses on the road.
LA is coming off a tough 115-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday. Their other two losses were against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns.
On the other hand, the Grizzlies are 4-4 to start the season. Their losses came against the Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls and twice against the Brooklyn Nets. They have won against the Utah Jazz, Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers.
The Grizzlies are looking to rebound from a dismal season last year where they finished with a 27-55 record, only winning 14 times against Western Conference teams in 51 matchups.
The Lakers were much better, ending the season with a 47-35 record, including 27-25 against West teams.
Tonight's game will tip off at 8 p.m. EST.
LA Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report for Nov. 6
The Memphis Grizzlies have seven players listed as injured. Desmond Bane is out because of an oblique injury, while John Konchar (quad) and Luke Kennard (foot) are day-to-day.
Former defensive player of the year Marcus Smart will also be out due to an ankle injury, along with Vince Williams Jr. (leg), GG Jackson II (foot) and Cam Spencer (ankle).
The Grizzlies also have Ja Morant on a minutes restriction as they are trying to get his conditioning back.
For the Lakers, Jarred Vanderbilt is out due to a foot injury and Christian Wood is recovering from a knee surgery he had in September. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are expected to lead the Lakers.
LA Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies starting lineups and depth charts for Nov. 6
LA Lakers depth chart
The Lakers are expected to start D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Memphis Grizzlies depth chart
The Grizzlies will likely parade a new starting lineup consisting of Ja Morant, Jaylen Wells, Jake LaRavia, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey.