LAL Vs MEM Dream11 Team Overview, Match Centre And Probable Playing 5: Too large of a challenge in the identity of the Lakers awaits Memphis today.
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Top of the Western Conference, holding a three game winning spree and an 18-7 record at home. When Los Angeles Lakers step out on the court for today’s encounter against Memphis Grizzlies, it’s only rightful that they are making a foray into the tie as outright favourites for sweeping this fixture with consummate ease.
The side are coming into today’s clash in the wake of a 120-116 win over Denver Nuggets, a performance which showed the immense repertoire of worldclass players in the side. Playing their first encounter in the showpiece league after the NBA All-Star Game Weekend, the Lakers will be striving to emulate the same rampant displays before the break as they embark on the final stretch of the conference encounters.
Elsewhere, defeated in their previous encounter 129-125 by Sacramento Kings the last time around, Memphis Grizzlies find themselves clutching onto straws in a bid to make it to the ensuing round of the league. They are currently occupying the last position in the top 8, a spot which stands precariously by the balance given the side’s inconsistent showings in the league.
Probable Winner
The previous encounter for Memphis showed why they are still embroiled in the battle for consolidating their spot in the top 8 of the Western Conference. An inability to pull off turnovers along with losing possession way too quickly lead to their downward spiral the last time around and will be the reason for the side’s demise in this one as well.
Probable Playing 5
Los Angeles Lakers
James, McGee, Davis, Green, Bradley
Memphis Grizzlies
Valanciunas, Jaren, Anderson, Brooks, Morant
Match Details
NBA 2019-20
Match: Los Angeles Lakers Vs Memphis Grizzlies
Date And Time: 22nd February, Saturday- 9:00am
Venue: Staples Center, Los Angeles
Television: Sony Ten 2, Six/HD, FanCode
Pivotal Players
Los Angeles Lakers
- McGee, Davis
Memphis Grizzlies
- Valanciunas, Brooks
Best Shooter
Los Angeles Lakers
- Davis: 26.6 Points
Memphis Grizzlies
- Morant: 17.7 Points, 7 Assists
Best Ball Stealer
Los Angeles Lakers
- Davis: 9.2 Rebounds
Memphis Grizzlies
- Valanciunas: 10.6 Rebounds
Bygone Encounter
Denver Nuggets Vs Los Angeles Lakers: 120-116
Sacramento Kings Vs Memphis Grizzlies: 129-125
LAL Vs MEM Dream11 Point Guard
His side’s leading scorer with the 17.7 ppg and the 7 apg to go with them, Ja Morant was an instant pick for us from Memphis Grizzlies for this one. He’s come up with imperious displays consistently, ones which have seen him be held in high stature owing to his tenacity when it comes to dropping points from the deep.
Elsewhere, we have the one name being picked up by us from the Lakers as well with Alex Caruso being instilled in our side for the outing.
LAL Vs MEM Dream11 Shooting Guard
Avery Bradley comes into our contingent from Los Angeles Lakers for this encounter. While he’s more than adept at opening up the zone and sending down treys, his ability to turnover possession from defence to attack and come up with quick break points has seen him hold a crucial role in the side’s point guard role.
LAL Vs MEM Dream11 Small Forward
With 25 ppg, 10.8 apg and the 7.8 rpg, LeBron James comes into our team from Los Angeles Lakers for this one. The shooting forward is striving to rake up another title for himself, ambitions which have seen him spur himself on to drop vital performances for his side this term.
Elsewhere, Memphis Grizzlies find representation in this ambit of our side as well with us venturing in with Kyle Anderson for the encounter given his ability to send down field points for his side.
LAL Vs MEM Dream11 Power Forward
His side’s top scorer with a staggering 26.6 ppg, Anthony Davis has earned a reputation as worldclass player majorly owing to hs defensive performances. They have seen him accrue the 10.2 rebounds per game, ones which have not only seen him take centrestage in his own paint but win the battle of the boards as well for his side.
From the opposition meanwhile we are moving in with new entrant Gorgui Dieng for the day. The player has finally gotten time to have some shootarounds and whilst he’ll not been in the starting rotation for this one, his role as a substitute is enough to see us move in for the enigmatic player.
LAL Vs MEM Dream11 Centre
Javale McGee from the Lakers brings an end to our set of picks for this one. A truly dual natured player, not only is he available for the layups but latches onto the rebounds and second chance points right under the post to send down points at crucial junctures.
Star Player
No qualms in picking up Davis as our star player given the umbers he’s registering this season.
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Dream 11 Team
Caruso, Morant, Bradley, James, Anderson, Davis, Dieng, Howard
Dream 11 Disclaimer
All our selections are based on in-depth and astute analysis of the players partaking in the match and a perusal of other reasoning. Please incorporate a slew of factors while crafting your own side with this article serving as a guide to the match and players.
