The Los Angeles Lakers (17-18) play against the Memphis Grizzlies (14-14) at FedExForum
Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Wednesday December 29, 2021
Los Angeles Lakers 0, Memphis Grizzlies 0 (8:00 pm ET)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Pretty much a full house for Lakers vs. Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/jeiIiiFmbv – 8:06 PM
Pretty much a full house for Lakers vs. Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/jeiIiiFmbv – 8:06 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
My actual favorite Jerami Grant team, Laker dreams aside, is Memphis.
They have the draft picks to outbid almost anyone, and even if I’m not sure how you handle the starting five, I love the idea of a Ja-Bane-Brooks-Grant-Jaren closing five with Adams there for certain matchups. – 7:57 PM
My actual favorite Jerami Grant team, Laker dreams aside, is Memphis.
They have the draft picks to outbid almost anyone, and even if I’m not sure how you handle the starting five, I love the idea of a Ja-Bane-Brooks-Grant-Jaren closing five with Adams there for certain matchups. – 7:57 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Starters tonight for the @Memphis Grizzlies:
Morant, Bane, Anderson, Jackson Jr., and Adams – 7:57 PM
Starters tonight for the @Memphis Grizzlies:
Morant, Bane, Anderson, Jackson Jr., and Adams – 7:57 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
oh it feels good to be back at the crib. pic.twitter.com/djYpBCecSb – 7:54 PM
oh it feels good to be back at the crib. pic.twitter.com/djYpBCecSb – 7:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“That was a short-lived lineup.”
#Suns lead assistant Kevin Young on Devin Booker, Landry Shamet, Cameron Payne and Chris Paul on floor with JaVale McGee in Monday loss to Memphis.
It also speaks to the value of Jae Crowder (health/safety), Cam Johnson and Ish Wainright (back). – 7:53 PM
“That was a short-lived lineup.”
#Suns lead assistant Kevin Young on Devin Booker, Landry Shamet, Cameron Payne and Chris Paul on floor with JaVale McGee in Monday loss to Memphis.
It also speaks to the value of Jae Crowder (health/safety), Cam Johnson and Ish Wainright (back). – 7:53 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Isaiah Thomas has officially signed his 10-day Dallas deal with his ninth NBA team.
Drafted by the Kings, Thomas also played for the Suns, Celtics, Cavs, Lakers, Nuggets, Wizards, Pels and Lakers again before joining the Mavs tonight in Sacramento.
More: https://t.co/A6ycVm5PUQ pic.twitter.com/ay0aIrG5Wr – 7:51 PM
Isaiah Thomas has officially signed his 10-day Dallas deal with his ninth NBA team.
Drafted by the Kings, Thomas also played for the Suns, Celtics, Cavs, Lakers, Nuggets, Wizards, Pels and Lakers again before joining the Mavs tonight in Sacramento.
More: https://t.co/A6ycVm5PUQ pic.twitter.com/ay0aIrG5Wr – 7:51 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies starting 5️⃣ vs. the Los Angeles Lakers:
Ja Morant 🥷
Desmond Bane 🎯
Kyle Anderson 🦥
Jaren Jackson Jr. 🦄
Steven Adams 🥝
#GrizNxtGen pic.twitter.com/Upn1ycvx2E – 7:51 PM
Memphis Grizzlies starting 5️⃣ vs. the Los Angeles Lakers:
Ja Morant 🥷
Desmond Bane 🎯
Kyle Anderson 🦥
Jaren Jackson Jr. 🦄
Steven Adams 🥝
#GrizNxtGen pic.twitter.com/Upn1ycvx2E – 7:51 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Gotta wish my guy @TMILLER87 a very happy birthday.
He’s security guy for both the Tigers and Grizzlies inside FedExForum and one of the biggest Memphis fans you’ll ever meet! – 7:43 PM
Gotta wish my guy @TMILLER87 a very happy birthday.
He’s security guy for both the Tigers and Grizzlies inside FedExForum and one of the biggest Memphis fans you’ll ever meet! – 7:43 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Starting for your Los Angeles Lakers…
#SuitingUpTogether | @ToyotaSoCal pic.twitter.com/QxkWd2ub5b – 7:37 PM
Starting for your Los Angeles Lakers…
#SuitingUpTogether | @ToyotaSoCal pic.twitter.com/QxkWd2ub5b – 7:37 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
first five out 🆚 @Los Angeles Lakers
🥷 @Ja Morant
🐸 @Desmond Bane
🐻 @Kyle Anderson
🐶 @Jaren Jackson Jr.
🐈 @RealStevenAdams
@Verizon | #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/BjHAnkxwV6 – 7:37 PM
first five out 🆚 @Los Angeles Lakers
🥷 @Ja Morant
🐸 @Desmond Bane
🐻 @Kyle Anderson
🐶 @Jaren Jackson Jr.
🐈 @RealStevenAdams
@Verizon | #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/BjHAnkxwV6 – 7:37 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
LeBron James’ run as the Lakers’ starting center lasts only one game. Dwight Howard returns to the starting lineup tonight in Memphis.
Tomorrow LeBron celebrates his 37th birthday. Full coverage: https://t.co/XW9GRTwmLC pic.twitter.com/iiWzbtLR2k – 7:34 PM
LeBron James’ run as the Lakers’ starting center lasts only one game. Dwight Howard returns to the starting lineup tonight in Memphis.
Tomorrow LeBron celebrates his 37th birthday. Full coverage: https://t.co/XW9GRTwmLC pic.twitter.com/iiWzbtLR2k – 7:34 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Starting lineups:
#Grizzlies
Morant
Bane
Anderson
Jackson
Adams
#Lakers
Westbrook
Monk
Bradley
James
Howard
Lakers going with more size today against the Grizzlies. Kyle Anderson starting in place of John Konchar (health and safety protocols). – 7:32 PM
Starting lineups:
#Grizzlies
Morant
Bane
Anderson
Jackson
Adams
#Lakers
Westbrook
Monk
Bradley
James
Howard
Lakers going with more size today against the Grizzlies. Kyle Anderson starting in place of John Konchar (health and safety protocols). – 7:32 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Dwight Howard us back in the starting lineup, replacing Stanley Johnson. LeBron at center is probably still going to happen, but not in the starting group. pic.twitter.com/kPjbaGl3Ee – 7:31 PM
Dwight Howard us back in the starting lineup, replacing Stanley Johnson. LeBron at center is probably still going to happen, but not in the starting group. pic.twitter.com/kPjbaGl3Ee – 7:31 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Dwight Howard back starting at center for Lakers tonight at Memphis. – 7:31 PM
Dwight Howard back starting at center for Lakers tonight at Memphis. – 7:31 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers are going back with Dwight Howard at center in the starting lineup tonight in Memphis, along with LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley and Malik Monk – 7:31 PM
The Lakers are going back with Dwight Howard at center in the starting lineup tonight in Memphis, along with LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley and Malik Monk – 7:31 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers starters: Westbrook, Bradley, Monk, LeBron and Howard. – 7:30 PM
Lakers starters: Westbrook, Bradley, Monk, LeBron and Howard. – 7:30 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
24.5 ppg for @Desmond Bane in his last 4 games ✅
#NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/mNoFkdSiOB – 7:05 PM
24.5 ppg for @Desmond Bane in his last 4 games ✅
#NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/mNoFkdSiOB – 7:05 PM
Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
Kind of remarkable that if you sign on to the Memphis basketball pregame show a little early, you have to listen to Ben Shapiro. Is that really the sort of programming the U of M wants to be linked to? I admire everyone connected with the Memphis radio broadcast. But yeeesh. – 7:00 PM
Kind of remarkable that if you sign on to the Memphis basketball pregame show a little early, you have to listen to Ben Shapiro. Is that really the sort of programming the U of M wants to be linked to? I admire everyone connected with the Memphis radio broadcast. But yeeesh. – 7:00 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
I’ve got the Grizzlies (-5.5) over the Lakers tonight. Who you got? pic.twitter.com/II5j3gGEUe – 6:59 PM
I’ve got the Grizzlies (-5.5) over the Lakers tonight. Who you got? pic.twitter.com/II5j3gGEUe – 6:59 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Invest in sweat equity💧
#LakeShow x @DWS_Group pic.twitter.com/QrnEM5jrff – 6:55 PM
Invest in sweat equity💧
#LakeShow x @DWS_Group pic.twitter.com/QrnEM5jrff – 6:55 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
What’s JJJ stat line for tonight?
Drop it in the replies⬇️ pic.twitter.com/EVyUsbAr2h – 6:52 PM
What’s JJJ stat line for tonight?
Drop it in the replies⬇️ pic.twitter.com/EVyUsbAr2h – 6:52 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
David Fizdale on Memphis:
“I love this place, I love the people. The community is special. I was here a short time and I can’t tell you how many people I call friends or family. We did so much work in the community and I’m really proud of that.” – 6:49 PM
David Fizdale on Memphis:
“I love this place, I love the people. The community is special. I was here a short time and I can’t tell you how many people I call friends or family. We did so much work in the community and I’m really proud of that.” – 6:49 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
“You’re talking about one of the best players in this league. Period. Period, like I don’t know the way to put it. Guy is a superstar…”
-Lakers Acting Head Coach, David Fizdale on Ja Morant – 6:47 PM
“You’re talking about one of the best players in this league. Period. Period, like I don’t know the way to put it. Guy is a superstar…”
-Lakers Acting Head Coach, David Fizdale on Ja Morant – 6:47 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
David Fizdale on being back Memphis:
“Love. I love this place. This is a special, special place. Talking to Memphians, I know y’all get what I’m saying, and you have to live here to get it. You just do.” – 6:44 PM
David Fizdale on being back Memphis:
“Love. I love this place. This is a special, special place. Talking to Memphians, I know y’all get what I’m saying, and you have to live here to get it. You just do.” – 6:44 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
David Fizdale on Ja Morant:
“You are talking about one of the best players in this league. Period. PERIOD. The guy – I don’t know another way to put it – is a superstar. I don’t see anyone that has had a true answer for the guy.” – 6:43 PM
David Fizdale on Ja Morant:
“You are talking about one of the best players in this league. Period. PERIOD. The guy – I don’t know another way to put it – is a superstar. I don’t see anyone that has had a true answer for the guy.” – 6:43 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
David Fizdale on Ja Morant:
“You’re talking about one of the best players in this league, period. Period. He’s a superstar.I haven’t seen anyone have a true answer for the guy.” – 6:42 PM
David Fizdale on Ja Morant:
“You’re talking about one of the best players in this league, period. Period. He’s a superstar.I haven’t seen anyone have a true answer for the guy.” – 6:42 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
David Fizdale believes that Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is a “true superstar” and knows it will be tough to stop him tonight. – 6:38 PM
David Fizdale believes that Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is a “true superstar” and knows it will be tough to stop him tonight. – 6:38 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
steppers.
@cintronworld | #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/anFq7nygtE – 6:33 PM
steppers.
@cintronworld | #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/anFq7nygtE – 6:33 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Asked about the small lineup vs. Houston and how that applies to a big Memphis team, David Fizdale said that the Lakers still need to be themselves, but we’ll likely see one or both bigs (Howard/Jordan) tonight. – 6:33 PM
Asked about the small lineup vs. Houston and how that applies to a big Memphis team, David Fizdale said that the Lakers still need to be themselves, but we’ll likely see one or both bigs (Howard/Jordan) tonight. – 6:33 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
The Hawks tip off their 6-game road trip tonight in Chicago. Atlanta will travel to CHI (12/29), CLE (12/31), POR (1/3), SAC (1/5), LAL (1/7) and LAC (1/9), spanning 13 days and 5,723 miles over its season-long trip.
Game Notes vs. Chicago: nba.com/gamenotes/hawk… – 6:32 PM
The Hawks tip off their 6-game road trip tonight in Chicago. Atlanta will travel to CHI (12/29), CLE (12/31), POR (1/3), SAC (1/5), LAL (1/7) and LAC (1/9), spanning 13 days and 5,723 miles over its season-long trip.
Game Notes vs. Chicago: nba.com/gamenotes/hawk… – 6:32 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
David Fizdale: “You’ll see one if not both of our big guys” tonight against the Grizzlies. – 6:32 PM
David Fizdale: “You’ll see one if not both of our big guys” tonight against the Grizzlies. – 6:32 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Jenkins also noted that it’s tough for a guy like John Konchar to go into health and safety protocols given circumstances. – 6:30 PM
Jenkins also noted that it’s tough for a guy like John Konchar to go into health and safety protocols given circumstances. – 6:30 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Jenkins on the updated COVID guidelines league wide, along with how the scouts/front office is handling keeping the roster a float amongst the guys in Health and Safety Protocols for the Grizzlies: pic.twitter.com/JPIkdvgV5G – 6:24 PM
Jenkins on the updated COVID guidelines league wide, along with how the scouts/front office is handling keeping the roster a float amongst the guys in Health and Safety Protocols for the Grizzlies: pic.twitter.com/JPIkdvgV5G – 6:24 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Taylor Jenkins on the Lakers having LeBron James at the 5, and how Memphis will handle that matchup on both ends: pic.twitter.com/kNuOTgg4tv – 6:21 PM
Taylor Jenkins on the Lakers having LeBron James at the 5, and how Memphis will handle that matchup on both ends: pic.twitter.com/kNuOTgg4tv – 6:21 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
If the #Lakers hope to contend for an #NBA title, Anthony Davis must turn back the clock.
#LakeShow
sportscasting.com/anthony-davis-… – 5:58 PM
If the #Lakers hope to contend for an #NBA title, Anthony Davis must turn back the clock.
#LakeShow
sportscasting.com/anthony-davis-… – 5:58 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Don’t miss the newest episode of Backstage: Lakers, where we take a look back at the season up to now.
⏰: 8:30 p.m. PT
📺: @SpectrumSN pic.twitter.com/FQhLrRt0lt – 5:12 PM
Don’t miss the newest episode of Backstage: Lakers, where we take a look back at the season up to now.
⏰: 8:30 p.m. PT
📺: @SpectrumSN pic.twitter.com/FQhLrRt0lt – 5:12 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Tipping off in Tennessee.
⏰: 5 p.m. PT
📺: @SpectrumSN
📻: 710 ESPN & 1330 KWKW
#LakeShow x @socios on.nba.com/3pz3hJD – 4:23 PM
Tipping off in Tennessee.
⏰: 5 p.m. PT
📺: @SpectrumSN
📻: 710 ESPN & 1330 KWKW
#LakeShow x @socios on.nba.com/3pz3hJD – 4:23 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
#Lakers star LeBron James’ continued excellence in his 19th #NBA campaign has him brushing aside retirement talk.
#Lakeshow
sportscasting.com/lebron-james-d… – 4:22 PM
#Lakers star LeBron James’ continued excellence in his 19th #NBA campaign has him brushing aside retirement talk.
#Lakeshow
sportscasting.com/lebron-james-d… – 4:22 PM
Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
LeBron James just joined Karl Malone, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in elite company https://t.co/GCI0yzw3s4 pic.twitter.com/iqYo4nZcQn – 4:22 PM
LeBron James just joined Karl Malone, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in elite company https://t.co/GCI0yzw3s4 pic.twitter.com/iqYo4nZcQn – 4:22 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Isaiah Thomas to sign with Mavericks on 10-day contract after Lakers stint, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/isaia… – 4:14 PM
Isaiah Thomas to sign with Mavericks on 10-day contract after Lakers stint, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/isaia… – 4:14 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
On the Dejounte Murray front: The only way he’d be available to play against the Grizzlies Friday is if he returns two negatives within a 24-hour period prior to the game. Otherwise he’ll still be in protocols (assuming Sunday is Day Zero). – 4:07 PM
On the Dejounte Murray front: The only way he’d be available to play against the Grizzlies Friday is if he returns two negatives within a 24-hour period prior to the game. Otherwise he’ll still be in protocols (assuming Sunday is Day Zero). – 4:07 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
Smash the RT button to vote @Desmond Bane to #NBAAllStar ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/lYAiYzlxIL – 3:55 PM
Smash the RT button to vote @Desmond Bane to #NBAAllStar ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/lYAiYzlxIL – 3:55 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers at Grizzlies, Three Things to Know:
on.nba.com/3qBUjuj
1) Who’s in, who’s out vs. Grizz, winners of 7 of 10
2) Lakers have used 19 starting lineups (focus on Johnson/Monk)
3) Mr. Everything, LeBron starts at C – 3:44 PM
Lakers at Grizzlies, Three Things to Know:
on.nba.com/3qBUjuj
1) Who’s in, who’s out vs. Grizz, winners of 7 of 10
2) Lakers have used 19 starting lineups (focus on Johnson/Monk)
3) Mr. Everything, LeBron starts at C – 3:44 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
NBA confirms Heat @ Spurs postponed.
League says Heat didn’t have 8 players available for tonight
Spurs don’t return home now until 01/12 vs Houston.
They’ll be on a 7 game road trip starting Friday @ Memphis. – 3:27 PM
NBA confirms Heat @ Spurs postponed.
League says Heat didn’t have 8 players available for tonight
Spurs don’t return home now until 01/12 vs Houston.
They’ll be on a 7 game road trip starting Friday @ Memphis. – 3:27 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Soaring dunks. Acrobatic layups with either hand. Buzzer beaters from half court.
Here are some of Malik Monk’s best buckets of the season. pic.twitter.com/aPqQwwmpeQ – 3:02 PM
Soaring dunks. Acrobatic layups with either hand. Buzzer beaters from half court.
Here are some of Malik Monk’s best buckets of the season. pic.twitter.com/aPqQwwmpeQ – 3:02 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
What’s more impressive?
Nikola Jokic leading all players in rebounds this month, while also ranking in the top five in total assists and points.
Or
LeBron, a day away from his 37th birthday, leading all players in total points this month. – 2:42 PM
What’s more impressive?
Nikola Jokic leading all players in rebounds this month, while also ranking in the top five in total assists and points.
Or
LeBron, a day away from his 37th birthday, leading all players in total points this month. – 2:42 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
#Lakers LeBron James now leads the NBA with a ridiculous stat despite being in his 19th campaign.
#NBA
sportscasting.com/lebron-james-n… – 2:41 PM
#Lakers LeBron James now leads the NBA with a ridiculous stat despite being in his 19th campaign.
#NBA
sportscasting.com/lebron-james-n… – 2:41 PM
Ric Bucher @RicBucher
Overreaction I: Lakers are the best team in the NBA. Overreaction II: Lakers are not going to make the playoffs. The truth is, and always has been, somewhere in between, as explained here: foxsports.com/stories/nba/st… – 2:08 PM
Overreaction I: Lakers are the best team in the NBA. Overreaction II: Lakers are not going to make the playoffs. The truth is, and always has been, somewhere in between, as explained here: foxsports.com/stories/nba/st… – 2:08 PM
Ethan Strauss @SherwoodStrauss
Hosting a new episode of House of Strauss tonight at 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT. Talking to @sportsrapport about Kareem vs LeBron, NFL vs NBA on XMas and Aaron Rodgers. Join us! callin.com/?link=XTjVbfUO… – 2:06 PM
Hosting a new episode of House of Strauss tonight at 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT. Talking to @sportsrapport about Kareem vs LeBron, NFL vs NBA on XMas and Aaron Rodgers. Join us! callin.com/?link=XTjVbfUO… – 2:06 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On Prime: Live Mailbag: The Rockets Rebuild, Philly WITH Simmons, Deni Avdija’s Evolution; Jalen Brunson’s Free Agency; Boston’s Predicament w/ @Nate Duncan
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/n4QLDC9m6F pic.twitter.com/9iT1g0YyJE – 2:00 PM
Dunc’d On Prime: Live Mailbag: The Rockets Rebuild, Philly WITH Simmons, Deni Avdija’s Evolution; Jalen Brunson’s Free Agency; Boston’s Predicament w/ @Nate Duncan
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/n4QLDC9m6F pic.twitter.com/9iT1g0YyJE – 2:00 PM