Here is what you need to know before the Lakers’ Sunday matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies.
1) Lopez has a tough challenge in the post
Brook Lopez has had it his way over the Lakers’ last two games, piling up 61 points through a blend of post-ups, pick-and-rolls and 3-pointers.
But Lopez will have to contend with a former Defensive Player of the Year in this matchup, as Marc Gasol has been expectedly excellent protecting the rim for Memphis this year.
Gasol has found success against Lopez in the past, holding one of the game’s best offensive centers to 17 points or fewer in each of their last six head-to-head matchups.