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Memphis Grizzlies vs. LA Lakers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Dec. 15 | 2024-25 NBA season

The Memphis Grizzlies will go on the road for the third time in their last four outings to take on the LA Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. The Grizzlies are in the midst of one of the best surges in the league, winning 10 of their previous 11 games.

Entering tonight's matchup, the Grizzlies are coming off a 135-119 win over the Brooklyn Nets to secure their fourth consecutive win. Meanwhile, the Lakers are reeling over their last 11 games, going an abysmal 3-8 during this stretch. LA is looking to bounce back at home following a 97-87 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

With this game set to tipoff at 9:30 p.m. EST, here are the projected starting lineups and depth charts from each team.

Memphis Grizzlies vs. LA Lakers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Dec. 15

Memphis Grizzlies Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

The Grizzlies have a packed five-player injury report entering tonight's Western Conference clash and will be without GG Jackson and Vince Williams Jr. versus the Lakers. Jay Huff, Zach Edey and Marcus Smart will each be game-time decisions ahead of tipoff.

Here are the Grizzlies' starting lineup and depth chart:

Point GuardJa MorantScottie Pippen Jr. Yuki Kawamura
Shooting GuardDesmond BaneLuke KennardCam Spencer
Small ForwardJaylen WellsJake LaRaviaJohn Konchar
Power ForwardJaren Jackson Jr. Santi AldamaBrandon Clarke
CenterBrandon ClarkeJaren Jackson Jr. Colin Castleton

LA Lakers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

The Lakers could have game-altering injuries on their part, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis each listed on the injury report. Both James and Davis are game-time decisions for Sunday night's contest. Jalen Hood-Schifino, Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaxson Hayes have each been ruled out.

Here is the Lakers' starting lineup and their available depth for Sunday's matchup:

Point GuardAustin ReavesD'Angelo RussellGabe Vincent
Shooting GuardMax ChristieDalton KnechtCam Reddish
Small ForwardRui HachimuraDalton KnechtMax Christie
Power ForwardLeBron JamesCam ReddishRui Hachimura
CenterAnthony DavisChristian KolokoArmel Traore

Memphis Grizzlies vs. LA Lakers: Preview

LA's matchup versus Memphis is slated to be one of the most entertaining on Sunday's seven-game slate. These Western Conference foes have already squared off twice this season, and in those two contests, each team has claimed one win.

Memphis won the regular season series matchup against the Lakers on Nov. 6. The Grizzlies topped LA 131-114, but the Lakers got even in their second meeting. LA topped Memphis 128-123 in a high-scoring affair on Nov. 13.

The Grizzlies enter Sunday's matchup with an 18-8 record and have the second seed in the Western Conference. The Lakers come into this weekend's contest with a lackluster 13-12 record and will look to rebound since coming off a loss against the Timberwolves.

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