Reportedly the Grizzlies surprisingly fired coach Taylor Jenkins because he had lost the locker room. Regardless, I expect the Grizzlies to be highly-motivated at home in their first game since naming Tuomas Iisalo as their interim coach. 

The Grizzlies are in stop-the-pain mode and draw the Lakers playing for the third time in four days, fourth time in six days and in their fourth straight road contest. 

Memphis 25-11 (69 percent) at home this season. The Lakers are four games below .500 when playing on the road. 

Ja Morant has missed the past six games due to a hamstring injury. He's questionable here. I like the Grizzlies to beat the Lakers regardless if Morant plays. If he does suit up, it's just a bonus.