Published on: Oct 24, 2021 4:00 pm IST|Updated on: Oct 24, 2021 2:13 pm IST
The canon of the NBA is wide and varied, the league keeps on mounting the world with quality basketball. To add to the NBA canon, the iconic Los Angeles Lakers take on a promising Memphis Grizzlies. More about LAL vs MEM Dream11 such as injury report, statistics, and Expected Fantasy Points Range will be given below.
Lakers have lost the first two games of the season and have not done well so far, struggling at both ends of the floor. Legends like Paul Pierce have claimed that this team is a bust like the Payton-Malone-Kobe-Shaq. However, many critics are forgetting that the season is just two games old. Speculations before mid-season seem hollow because some teams show their best form early, and some teams click late. James, Davis, Westbrook, and Anthony will come through if their roles are clear. Forget all of that, this team is a fantasy galore with all the options present.
Grizzlies had looked solid, winning two games so far and the last victory came against a tough Clippers team. What has clicked for them? For starters, they have three guards who can get off 20+ points consistently. Morant has taken care of business at the offensive end, while Bane and Melton have slid into the starting lineup through their consistent play. How tough will the squad be once sharp-shooter Dillon Brooks returns! Adams has been a solid pick-up and Jaren Jackson has shown he is ready to erase the frustration of being unable to play much during the last season. Memphis looks sturdy.
Home: Los Angeles Lakers Visitors: Memphis Grizzlies Match Timing: 25 October, @ 07:00 AM Venue: Staples Center
The contest will take place at the iconic Staples Center which is the home floor of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers | Memphis Grizzlies Games: 02| 02 Wins: 00| 02 Defeats: 02 | 00
Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis, LeBron James are all superstars. All of them are an option for Star/Pro Player in the Dream11 NBA fantasy lineup.
Ja Morant can do a lot of things on offense.
*stats from the last game*
Anthony Davis (LAL) Points: 22 Rebounds: 14 Assists: 03 Blocks: 02 Steals: 01 Anthony Davis struggled in the last game, shooting a 6/18 and at one point was held to a paltry 2/11 FG. Anyway, tough shooting nights even for major players occur every now and then. Overall, Davis is an intimidating player on both ends of the floor and can fill up different stat columns. Expected Fantasy Points Rang: 46-60
Ja Morant(MEM) Points: 28 Rebounds: 02 Assists: 08 Steals: 01 Morant is the ace of the Grizzlies and has begun with two exceptional offensive performances. The guard carries a lot of expectations and surely, he is becoming a superstar type of player in this loaded league. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 46-63
LeBron James (LAL) Points: 25 Rebounds: 02 Assists: 05 Steals: 02 LeBron is the emotional leader of the club and the Forward has played that role for around a decade now. He can do it all, scoring, acting as a playmaker, and is an incredible rebounder. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 40-60
Steven Adams(MEM) Points: 17 Rebounds: 09 Assists: 05 Steals: 02 Adams is the definition of toughness. The New Zealand Center brings a lot of energy and hustle to the floor. He was a solid pick-up in the offseason. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-40
Russell Westbrook(LAL) Points: 15 Rebounds: 09 Assists: 11 Steals: 02 Blocks: 01 Russ is still figuring out his role and positioning in the stacked Lakers roster. He has had some initial struggles but returned to his triple-double ways in the last match, falling just a rebound shy. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 42-50
Jaren Jackson (MEM) Points: 21 Rebounds: 07 Assists: 00 Steals: 01 Blocks: 01 Jaren missed a ton of time due to an injury last season. However, when he plays, he is energetic and tough at both ends of the floor. Watch out for those blocks! Expected Fantasy Points Range: 35-44
Carmelo Anthony (LAL) Points: 16 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 01 Melo has not been affected playing for a new-look team. He pumped in four of his six attempts from three in the last game and has looked in superb touch from the perimeter. Expected Fantasy Points: 22-29
DeAnthony Melton (MEM) Points: 22 Rebounds: 07 Assists: 02 Melton provides consistent scoring at the guard position. He has started the season with two 20+ points games in a row and has presented opposition with multiple challenges. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-39
Rajon Rondo (LAL) Points: 06 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 03 Rondo is still a decent all-around player. Will his minutes increase or decrease as the Lakers hunt for perimeter shooting? Expected Fantasy Points: 10-20
Desmond Bane(MEM) Points: 19 Rebounds: 06 Assists: 02 Blocks: 01 Bane has slid to the three-spot in the Grizzlies lineup and that move has worked wonders. Desmond is among the host of guards in Memphis who can supply double-digit production. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 29-37
Malik Monk (LAL) Points: 07 Rebounds: 01 Assists: 01 Malik is yet to find his groove this season. His production is affecting the guard depth of the new-look Lakers. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 10-16
Kyle Anderson (MEM) Points: 04 Rebounds: 07 Assists: 01 Steals: 01 Blocks: 01 The Forward has seen a dip in his minutes this season and has become a bench player from a starter. Is he going to be traded before mid-season? Expected Fantasy Points Range: 19-29
OTHER PICKS
Brandon Clarke(MEM) had 3 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists in the last match. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 13-16
Kent Bazemore(LAL) had 4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist in the last game. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 10-14
(Expected) PF: Anthony Davis SF: LeBron James C: DeAndre Jordan SG: Kent Bazemore PG: Russell Westbrook
BENCH: Wayne Ellington, Carmelo Anthony, Trevor Ariza, Malik Monk, Talen Horton-Tucker, Dwight Howard, Rajon Rondo, Kendrick Nunn, Jay Huff, Sekou Doumbouya, Austin Reaves.
Los Angeles Lakers Squad: LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Malik Monk, Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony, Anthony Davis, Kent Bazemore, Trevor Ariza, DeAndre Jordan, Wayne Ellington, Talen Horton-Tucker, Kendrick Nunn, Rajon Rondo, Jay Huff, Sekou Doumbouya, Austin Reaves.
PF: Jaren Jackson Jr. SF: Desmond Bane C: Steven Adams SG: DeAnthony Melton PG: Ja Morant
BENCH: Santi Aldama, Brandon Clarke, Dillon Brooks, Jarrett Culver, Xavier Tillman, Tyus Jones, John Konchar, Kyle Anderson, Sam Merrill, Yves Pons, Killian Tillie, Ziarie Williams.
Memphis Grizzlies Squad: Santi Aldama, Steven Adams, Kyle Anderson, Desmond Bane, Dillon Brooks, Brandon Clarke, Jarrett Culver, Jaren Jackson Jr, Tyus Jones, John Konchar, D’Anthony Melton, Sam Merrill, Ja Morant, Yves Pons, Killian Tillie, Ziarie Williams, Xavier Tillman.
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