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Find out how to watch the Memphis Grizzlies play the Los Angeles Lakers, with time, TV channel and streaming information.
The game features the Los Angeles Lakers, with a current record of 20-11, facing off against the Memphis Grizzlies, who stand at 15-18. This NBA matchup is scheduled for January 2, 2026, and will take place at the Crypto.com Arena. Fans can tune in at 10:30 p.m. ET. For television viewers, the game will be broadcast on SportsNet LA and FDSSE. Live streaming options are available through Fubo, and those interested in attending in person can purchase tickets via StubHub.
Detailed betting odds for the game are provided by BetMGM. The Los Angeles Lakers are positioned as the favorites with a point spread of -3.5, carrying odds of -115, and their moneyline is set at -165. The Memphis Grizzlies are listed as the underdogs with a spread of +3.5 at -105 odds and a moneyline of +135. The over/under for the total combined score is 240.5 points, with both the over and under options available at -110 odds.
Key player injury updates for both teams are crucial for this game. For the Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves is out due to a calf injury, Adou Thiero is sidelined with a knee issue, Gabe Vincent is out with a back problem, and Rui Hachimura is also out with a calf injury. Jarred Vanderbilt's status is questionable due to a leg injury. On the Memphis Grizzlies' side, Ty Jerome (Calf), John Konchar (Thumb), Brandon Clarke (Calf), Zach Edey (Ankle), Vince Williams (Knee), and Scotty Pippen Jr. (Toe) have all been ruled out. Additionally, Jaylen Wells (Hamstring) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Hamstring) are both listed as questionable.
Analyzing team performance, the Los Angeles Lakers currently average 116.8 points per game. This scoring rate is marginally higher, by only 0.3 points, than the 116.5 points per game that the Memphis Grizzlies typically allow their opponents. Conversely, the Memphis Grizzlies score an average of 115.9 points per game, which is just 1.4 points fewer than the 117.3 points per game that the Los Angeles Lakers concede to opposing teams.