The Grizzlies are coming off their best December ever while the Lakers are 2-15 in their last 17 games. Marc Gasol may not play because of a sore ankle, but Mike Conley is back in the lineup.

The well coached Grizzlies have beaten the Lakers 10 of the last 11 times. Memphis plays at the Clippers on Wednesday and at the Warriors on Friday so it can't afford to take a loss here.

Memphis also has covered in 11 of its last 13 Western Conference games.

The Grizzlies rank No. 2 defensively. They give up 13 fewer points per game than the Lakers.