Is Anthony Davis Playing Tonight vs Memphis Grizzlies? Lakers’ Starting Lineup in the Clash Against Ja Morant & Co

Anthony Davis must be the happiest man since the trade deadline. But he could not be, for long. The past few days went quiet and amazing for the LA team probably for the first time this season, and it probably was the calm before the storm that was to come.

The Purple and Gold team has lost its MVP Lebron James for an extended period of time as he suffered a foot injury in the 111-108 win against the Mavericks. The game which was the NBA’s biggest comeback win of the season might have set the Lakers back for another year without playoffs.

However, if AD could bring back his vintage self, it would not be much difficult for them to at least qualify for the postseason if not win it all. But with Davis these days, it’s not even sure that he would play two games in a row irrespective of the gap. Let’s see if he is playing tonight.

Also read: “Never, Never”: LeBron James and Anthony Davis in Awe as New-Look Lakers Demolish Steph Curry-less Warriors

Is Anthony Davis playing tonight vs Ja Morant and Co?

Lakers say LeBron James (right foot soreness) is out tomorrow in Memphis.

D’Angelo Russell (right ankle sprain) is doubtful. Anthony Davis is probable.

— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) February 27, 2023

It will be a massacre in Memphis if the Lakers do not have either Davis or Russell in the game without James and against a 36-24 team, so let’s hope they play.

UPDATE: AD is playing, while LeBron and DLo both have been put in “will not play” on the Lakers’ latest IR.

Also read: “Why LeBron James Continued Playing Without a Limp?”: Skip Bayless Gets Angry on Lakers Mishandling The King’s Injury

Lakers’ possible starting lineup against the Grizzlies

Given the Grizzlies themselves play a small lineup with three guards (Morant, Dillon Brooks, and Desmond Bane) and Steven Adams still out for them JJJ would be playing 5.

Hence, there’s no reason for the Lakers to start Mo Bamba if AD is going to take the floor tonight. The following should be their starting lineup: –

D’Angelo Russell, Dennis Schroder, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Anthony Davis

Also read: “I love Jarred Vanderbilt”: 3x NBA Champ James Worthy Believes New Players will Help LeBron James and Anthony Davis

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Akash Murty

An Electrical and Electronics Engineer by degree, Akash Murty is an NBA Editor at The SportsRush. Previously a Software Engineer, Murty couldn’t keep himself away from sports, and his knack for writing and putting his opinion forward brought him to the TSR. A big Soccer enthusiast, his interest in basketball developed late, as he got access to a hoop for the first time at 17. Following this, he started watching basketball at the 2012 Olympics, which transitioned to NBA, and he became a fan of the game as he watched LeBron James dominate the league. Him being an avid learner of the game and ritually following the league for around a decade, he now writes articles ranging from throwbacks, and live game reports, to gossip. LA Lakers are his favourite basketball team, while Chelsea has his heart in football. He also likes travelling, reading fiction, and sometimes cooking.

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