In a classic Western Conference contest Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers will play host to the Memphis Grizzlies on ESPN.
The Lakers suffered a tough loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday, bringing their record below .500 (17-18). They're clinging to the 10th spot in the Western Conference, 0.5 games above the Golden State Warriors.
The Grizzlies are in the midst of a treacherous season. They're gripping onto the 13th spot in the conference, good for 11-23 on the season. Oddly, they're better on the road, sporting an 8-10 record on the road versus their 3-13 home record.
The Lakers are led by LeBron James, who is putting up 25.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game on 53.5 percent shooting from the field. The Lakers own the 17th ranked offense and 16th ranked defense in the league this season.
Memphis just returned Ja Morant from the 25-game suspension he served to begin the season. In seven games this season, Morant is averaging 25.3 points, 8.1 assists and 5 rebounds per game.
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Grizzlies, including streaming and television options.
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What channel is Lakers vs. Grizzlies on today?
- Date: Friday, Jan. 5
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Lakers vs. Grizzlies will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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What time is Lakers vs. Grizzlies tonight?
- Date: Friday, Jan. 5
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Grizzlies will tip off around 10 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 5. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.
Lakers schedule 2023-24
Here are Los Angeles's next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 5 | vs Grizzlies | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| Jan. 7 | vs Clippers | 9:30 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 9 | vs Raptors | 10:30 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 11 | vs Suns | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| Jan. 13 | at Jazz | 9:30 p.m. | — |
Grizzlies schedule 2023-24
Here are Memphis's next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 5 | at Lakers | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| Jan. 7 | at Suns | 8 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 9 | at Mavericks | 8:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Jan. 12 | vs Clippers | 8 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 13 | vs Knicks | 8 p.m. | — |