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Lakers vs. Grizzlies recap: LeBron goes off in 4th to grab 3rd straight win
As the Los Angeles Lakers continue their four-game road trip on Sunday with the first of a two-game set against the Memphis Grizzlies, they will face a Grizzlies team without their star point guard Ja Morant but one that is still well-coached, tough, and able to steal a win even without the 2019-20 Rookie of the Year.
The Grizzlies proved as much earlier this week when they blew out the Charlotte Hornets on the road, 108-93. Dillon Brooks has taken an even bigger role with the Grizzlies without Morant in the game and Kyle Anderson will also likely see more action as a primary playmaker.
As for the Lakers, they’re looking for their first 3-game win streak of the season. After leaving Friday’s game against the Spurs with an ankle injury, Lakers starting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope told reporters he expects to play in Sunday’s game against Memphis.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was slow to prioritize his own scoring on Sunday afternoon. Perhaps he was simply too elated the Cleveland Browns had finally made the playoffs. However, James eventually delivered and helped the Lakers earn their third straight win. James scored 13 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter to help the Lakers get their first 3-game win streak of the season, 108-94.
James wasn’t the only one to start slowly. The Lakers fell behind by double-digits in the first quarter, only to steal a lead from the Grizzlies, who are without Ja Morant for the next few weeks after the 2019-20 Rookie of the Year suffered an ankle sprain. While the Grizzlies are a talented and plucky young team, the Lakers’ veteran prowess and their championship level showed up in the final three quarters.
In addition to the 22 points, James had 13 rebounds and nine assists. The Lakers also received contributions from up and down the roster to help them survive a rare poor shooting night for Anthony Davis (6 for 15). Wesley Matthews and Montrezl Harrell both scored well off the bench.
The Lakers face off against the Grizzlies again on Tuesday in Memphis before the Lakers head back to L.A.
Jazz vs. Nets odds, line, spread: 2021 NBA picks, Jan. 5 predictions from model on 65-36 roll
The Utah Jazz visit the Brooklyn Nets in a cross-conference showdown on Tuesday night. The Jazz are 4-2 to begin the season, including a sterling 3-0 mark on the road. The Nets are just 3-4 after losing their last two games and four of the last five. Brooklyn will be without Kevin Durant (protocols) in this matchup, with Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) remaining out of action. Derrick Favors (knee) is probable to play for the Jazz.
Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. ET in Brooklyn. William Hill Sportsbook lists the Jazz as 2.5-point road favorites, while the over-under, or total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, is 228.5 in the latest Jazz vs. Nets odds. Before you make any Nets vs. Jazz picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Why the Jazz can cover
The Jazz are a top-10 team on both ends of the floor in the early going. Utah is scoring nearly 1.13 points per possession while posting a 54.6 percent effective field goal shooting mark, and the Jazz are legitimately elite on the offensive glass. Quin Snyder's team is grabbing 29.9 percent of its own missed shots, which currently ranks No. 1 in the NBA and leads to helpful second-chance opportunities. Brooklyn is also struggling in two key areas defensively, with poor defensive rebounding and a very low turnover creation rate of 13.2 percent.
Defensively, Rudy Gobert is arguably the league's best anchor, keying a top-10 overall defense that is allowing only 1.07 points per possession. The Jazz are second-best in the league in free throw rate allowed, with top-eight marks in effective field goal percentage allowed (50.6 percent) and defensive rebound rate (77.7 percent).
Why the Nets can cover
The Nets often enter NBA games with the two best offensive players on the court, and this is no exception. Kyrie Irving is a dynamic shot creator, and he is off to a prolific start this season. Irving is producing 26.3 points, 6.3 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game and, without Durant, his usage could increase. Brooklyn is also loaded with shooters, including Joe Harris, who is knocking down 51.2 percent of his three-point attempts.
The Utah Jazz are currently in fourth place on the Western Conference table after six games played. Quin Snyder's side have managed four wins and two losses in the NBA this season. Following a defeat against the Phoenix Suns at the end of 2020, the Jazz bounced back with an impressive 106-100 win over Conference leaders, the LA Clippers and a crushing win over the Spurs on Sunday.
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On the other hand, the Brooklyn Nets have appeared shaky at best. They have managed three wins and four defeats in their seven regular-season games so far. The Eastern Conference giants are currently in 10th place on the table and are yet to find their rhythm despite beating the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics in their first two games.
There will be no Lakers vs Grizzlies live stream or telecast in India. However, here's how to watch Lakers vs Grizzlies in the country. NBA fans in India will have to purchase an NBA League Pass in order to watch the NBA 2020-21 season games by accessing the official NBA live stream. Scores and updates can be found on the Twitter handles of both teams.
The Brooklyn Nets will face the Utah Jazz in their 8th game of the season. They have a 3-4 record now and to make it worse, they will be without Kevin Durant in this match. He is set to miss due to NBA health & safety protocols.
The Brooklyn nets come into this game after a tough loss against the Washington Wizards. They fell off in the last quarter and had the chance to win the game at the buzzer.
Unfortunately, both KD & Kyrie failed to convert their last-second shots to win the game for the Nets and the Wizards won by 1 point.
Against the Jazz, they will be without Kevin Durant as he is out due to NBA health and safety protocols. The Nets shot the ball well against the Wizards but just could not finish off the game.
The Utah Jazz have looked impressive this season and will hope to continue their good run of form when they visit the Barclays Center to face the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, January 5. The NBA game between the Nets and the Jazz is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM ET (Wednesday, 6:00 AM IST). Here's a look at the Lakers vs Grizzlies team news, Lakers vs Grizzlies live stream details and our Lakers vs Grizzlies predictions.
Overall, the Nets are a top-10 offensive team in the league, with elite marks in both shooting efficiency and free throw rate. The Jazz are potent defensively, but they have a very low turnover rate (11.4 percent), and that could allow Brooklyn to be aggressive in hunting quality shots.
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