Lakers Continue Road Trip In Memphis
- Updated: February 24, 2016
The Los Angeles Lakers will continue their road trip on Wednesday night when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies. While the Lakers are coming off a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Grizzlies are coming off a loss to the Toronto Raptors over the weekend.
Memphis comes into this game with 32-23 record, while the Lakers sport a 11-47 clip. Memphis has won two of their last three games.
The Grizzlies may be without one of their best defenders in Tony Allen due to injury. Ronald Tillery of the Commercial Appeal reported the news.
Practice – Griz coach Dave Joerger says he doesn’t expect Tony Allen (sore knee) to be ready for game tomorrow vs Lakers
— Ronald Tillery (@CAGrizBeat) February 23, 2016
Memphis also announced that Marc Gasol would undergo surgery to repair his foot. He will be forced to miss the rest of the season. Tillery reported some information on the Grizzlies spirits with the injury.
Practice – ZBo says team is in a group chat with Marc. They joke and share pictures to keep Marc’s spirits up. “He’s hurting,” ZBo said.
— Ronald Tillery (@CAGrizBeat) February 23, 2016
The Grizzlies did accquire Lance Stephenson and a first round pick from the Los Angeles Clippers in the last few minutes of the trade deadline. Memphis in exchange for gave up Jeff Green.
With Gasol out, Memphis is led by Mike Conley and Zach Randolph. Conley leads the team with 14.9 points and 6.1 turnovers a night. Randolph is averaging 14.3 points and 8.0 rebounds a night.
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