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UPDATE: Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report Against Grizzlies
Lakers Injury Report
The Los Angeles Lakers will be without Anthony Davis (foot) and LeBron James (ankle) when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Davis is expected to miss multiple weeks with a stress injury in his right foot, while James is day-to-day with a sprained left ankle.
Grizzlies Injury Report
The Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant (knee) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (foot) for Friday's game. Morant is expected to miss the rest of the regular season with a torn ACL, while Jackson is day-to-day with a sprained left foot.
Outlook for the Game
The Lakers will be significant underdogs against the Grizzlies without Davis and James. The Grizzlies are currently the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, while the Lakers are the No. 13 seed.
The Lakers will need to play a perfect game to have a chance to win. They will need to hit their shots, play defense, and avoid turnovers. The Grizzlies are a tough team, but the Lakers have shown that they can win when they play their best.
Analysis
The Lakers' injuries are a major blow to their playoff hopes. Davis is one of the best players in the NBA, and James is a future Hall of Famer. Without them, the Lakers will be hard-pressed to make a deep playoff run.
The Grizzlies are a young, up-and-coming team. They have a lot of talent, and they are playing with a lot of confidence. They will be a tough opponent for the Lakers, even without Morant and Jackson.
The Lakers need to find a way to win without Davis and James. If they can do that, they will be a dangerous team in the playoffs.