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Memphis brings balanced scoring, with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane alongside Ja, and plays with the kind of pace that gives L.A. fits. The visitors have also found a groove on the road, including an eye-catching win over the Boston Celtics last week.

1. Ja Morant is leading the Grizzlies’ surge: Morant has played in four games since returning from his hip injury, and the Grizzlies went 3-1 in those games. Their only loss was against the scorching-hot Mavericks. The Grizzlies are 7-3 in their last 10 games and 14-8 overall.