LA Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for April 12 | 2023-24 NBA Season

The playoffs race intensifies as we approach the final weekend of the NBA regular season, with a captivating Western Conference showdown set for Friday between the LA Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies.

LA Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies injury report for April 12

The LA Lakers have five players on injury report. Anthony Davis, listed as probable, is dealing with an eye issue, while LeBron James, who is questionable, is nursing an ankle injury.

On the other hand, Jarred Vanderbilt (foot), Jalen Hood-Schifino (back) and Christian Wood (knee) have been ruled out owing to injuries.

Player	Status	Injury
LeBron James	available	ankle
Anthony Davis	available	eye
Jarred Vanderbilt	out	foot
Christian Wood	out	knee
Jalen Hood-Schifino	out	back

Memphis Grizzlies injury report for April 12

The Memphis Grizzlies have 13 players on injury report. John Konchar (foot), Desmond Bane (back), Jaren Jackson Jr. (quad), Derrick Rose (back), Ja Morant (shoulder), Ziaire Williams (hip), Vince Williams (knee), Luke Kennard (injury recovery), Marcus Smart (finger), Yuta Watanabe (personal), Lamar Stevens (adductor), Brandon Clarke (hand) and Santi Aldama (foot) have all been ruled out.

Player	Status	Injury
Luke Kennard	out	injury recovery
Santi Aldama	out	foot
Brandon Clarke	out	hand
John Konchar	out	foot
Lamar Stevens	out	adductor
Yuta Watanabe	out	personal
Desmond Bane	out	back
Jaren Jackson Jr.	out	quad
Marcus Smart	out	finger
Vince Williams	out	knee
Derrick Rose	out	back
Ziaire Williams	out	hip
Ja Morant	out	shoulder

LA Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies starting lineups and depth chart

LA Lakers starting lineup and depth chart for April 12

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	D'Angelo Russell	Spencer Dinwiddie	Skylar Mays
SG	Austin Reaves	Gabe Vincent	Max Christie
SF	Rui Hachimura	Cam Reddish
PF	LeBron James	Taurean Prince	Harry Giles |||
C	Anthony Davis	Jaxson Hayes	Colin Castleton

Memphis Grizzlies starting lineup and depth chart for April 12

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	Scotty Pippen Jr.	Zavier Simpson
SG	Jordan Goodwin
SF	Jake LaRavia
PF	GG Jackson	Jack White
C	Trey Jemison

How do I watch the LA Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies?

Friday's highly anticipated clash between the LA Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies is set to take place at the FedEx Forum, with tipoff scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.

Local fans can tune in to catch the game live on Spectrum SportsNet and Bally Sports SE-MEM. For viewers outside the area, streaming the game is accessible with an NBA League Pass subscription, which gives access to NBA TV with a week's free trial.

LA Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Game Preview

Currently holding a record of 45-35, the Lakers find themselves in 10th place in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies, with a record of 27-53, occupy the 13th spot in the West.

The Lakers' latest defeat against the Golden State Warriors may serve as a precursor to the anticipated 9 vs. 10 play-in round, with both teams still vying for home-court advantage.

The loss occurred in Los Angeles, where the Lakers, despite being 1.5-point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. While the Lakers managed to win the turnover battle, with eight turnovers compared to the Warriors' 15, Golden State outperformed them in field goal percentage (58.8% to 45.8%), 3-point shooting (63.4% to 34.3%), and rebounding (42 to 40).

Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have endured a three-game losing streak, falling to the Philadelphia 76ers (116-96), San Antonio Spurs (102-87), and most recently, the Cleveland Cavaliers (110-98).