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Grizzlies vs Lakers live score updates: Ja Morant out vs LeBron James
The Memphis Grizzlies are on the road for a second matchup in three days against the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers (21-11) won the first meeting 128-121 on Jan. 2. LeBron James and Luka Doncic combined for 65 points in that matchup.
The Grizzlies (15-19) have lost three consecutive games overall and their first two meetings against the Lakers this season.
Grizzlies star Ja Morant is questionable to play due to a right calf contusion. Forward Santi Aldama is also questionable with right ankle soreness.
Morant finished with 16 points and 11 assists in the last meeting. If he's unable to play, Cam Spencer and Javon Small could get more minutes.
Ja Morant injury update: Memphis Grizzlies star out vs Lakers
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is out against the Los Angeles Lakers on Jan. 4 due to a right calf contusion.
Morant was added to the injury report on Jan.3, a day after the Grizzlies lost 128-121 against the Lakers in their previous matchup.
In the game, Morant was seen grabbing at his right calf and limping multiple times. He battled through the injury and finished with 16 points and 11 assists.
This isn't the first time Morant has dealt with a calf injury. He suffered a Grade 1 right calf strain in a Nov. 15 matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He missed 10 games and returned on Dec. 12.
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Memphis Grizzlies-Los Angeles Lakers Final Injury Update: Multiple key players' status revealed
The Memphis Grizzlies announced that guard Ja Morant will not play in Sunday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers, dealing with a right calf contusion.
Additionally, forward/center Santi Aldama will be available for the matchup.
In 18 games this season, Morant is averaging 19 points, 7.6 assists and 3.2 rebounds, converting on 40 percent of his field goals and 20.8 percent of his threes.
Game date, time and location: Sunday, Jan. 4, 8:30 p.m. CST, Crypto.com Arena
Radio: 92.9 FM ESPN Radio/680 AM (Memphis), ESPN LA 710 AM, 980 AM (California)
VITALS: The Memphis Grizzlies (15-19) and Los Angeles Lakers (21-11) meet for the third of three matchups this season, with the Lakers winning the first two, (the first in October, the second on Jan. 2). The Grizzlies are 41-71 all-time versus the Lakers during the regular season, including 25-31 in home games and 16-40 in road games.
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