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The Memphis Grizzlies are riding high, winners of four straight and nine of their last ten games. Their blistering offense has been nearly unstoppable, averaging a scorching 128.5 points over the last 10 games while shooting a sizzling 51.2 percent from the field. Ja Morant and company have been firing on all cylinders, dishing out 32.2 assists per contest while crashing the boards for 47.7 rebounds a night.
On the other side, the Los Angeles Lakers have struggled mightily, dropping seven of their last 10 while mustering just 101.8 points per game. Their shooting has been ice cold at 44.9 percent overall and a paltry 30.3 percent from deep. The Lakers' defense has also faltered, surrendering 113.2 points per game over this rough stretch as they've failed to slow down opponents.
The Grizzlies have been a defensive force lately as well, holding teams to 115.3 points while racking up 10.1 steals and 5.9 blocks per contest. They've been particularly stingy over their last five games, allowing just 116.6 points while forcing a whopping 16.6 turnovers per night. With their hot shooting and lockdown defense, Memphis looks primed to extend their winning streak against a reeling Lakers squad struggling on both ends.