Who’s Playing

Memphis @ Los Angeles

Current Records: Memphis 38-25; Los Angeles 31-34

What to Know

This Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 117.6 points per game. They have the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome the Memphis Grizzlies at 10 p.m. ET March 7 at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers will be strutting in after a victory while Memphis will be stumbling in from a loss.

The Golden State Warriors typically have all the answers at home, but on Sunday Los Angeles proved too difficult a challenge. Los Angeles was able to grind out a solid win over the Dubs, winning 113-105. It was another big night for Los Angeles’ center Anthony Davis, who had 39 points and six assists in addition to eight rebounds.

Meanwhile, Memphis was within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap on Sunday as they fell 135-129 to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Grizzlies were up 112-97 at the end of the third quarter but couldn’t hold on to the lead. Point guard Tyus Jones put forth a good effort for the losing side as he shot 5-for-7 from beyond the arc and finished with a double-double on 25 points and 12 dimes along with five steals.

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Lakers are expected to win a tight contest Tuesday. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Los Angeles, who are 31-32-2 against the spread.

In the teams’ previous meeting last month, Los Angeles lost to Memphis on the road by a decisive 121-109 margin. Can Los Angeles avenge their defeat, or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll soon find out.

How To Watch

• When: Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET
• Where: Crypto.com Arena — Los Angeles, California
• TV: TNT
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $50.00

Odds

The Lakers are a slight 2-point favorite against the Grizzlies, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Lakers as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Los Angeles have won 14 out of their last 27 games against Memphis.

• Feb 28, 2023 – Memphis 121 vs. Los Angeles 109
• Jan 20, 2023 – Los Angeles 122 vs. Memphis 121
• Jan 09, 2022 – Memphis 127 vs. Los Angeles 119
• Dec 29, 2021 – Memphis 104 vs. Los Angeles 99
• Dec 09, 2021 – Memphis 108 vs. Los Angeles 95
• Oct 24, 2021 – Los Angeles 121 vs. Memphis 118
• Feb 12, 2021 – Los Angeles 115 vs. Memphis 105
• Jan 05, 2021 – Los Angeles 94 vs. Memphis 92
• Jan 03, 2021 – Los Angeles 108 vs. Memphis 94
• Feb 29, 2020 – Memphis 105 vs. Los Angeles 88
• Feb 21, 2020 – Los Angeles 117 vs. Memphis 105
• Nov 23, 2019 – Los Angeles 109 vs. Memphis 108
• Oct 29, 2019 – Los Angeles 120 vs. Memphis 91
• Feb 25, 2019 – Memphis 110 vs. Los Angeles 105
• Dec 23, 2018 – Memphis 107 vs. Los Angeles 99
• Dec 08, 2018 – Los Angeles 111 vs. Memphis 88
• Mar 24, 2018 – Los Angeles 100 vs. Memphis 93
• Jan 15, 2018 – Memphis 123 vs. Los Angeles 114
• Dec 27, 2017 – Memphis 109 vs. Los Angeles 99
• Nov 05, 2017 – Los Angeles 107 vs. Memphis 102
• Apr 02, 2017 – Los Angeles 108 vs. Memphis 103
• Jan 03, 2017 – Los Angeles 116 vs. Memphis 102
• Dec 03, 2016 – Memphis 103 vs. Los Angeles 100
• Mar 22, 2016 – Los Angeles 107 vs. Memphis 100
• Feb 26, 2016 – Memphis 112 vs. Los Angeles 95
• Feb 24, 2016 – Memphis 128 vs. Los Angeles 119
• Dec 27, 2015 – Memphis 112 vs. Los Angeles 96