For Memphis Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen Jr., playing Los Angeles Lakers is 'personal'
Grizzlies guard, son of Bulls legend Scottie Pippen, has extra motivation facing Lakers on Friday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. will have a little extra motivation when his team faces the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.
Pippen Jr. is the son of Bulls legend Scottie Pippen, who played against the Lakers in some of the most iconic NBA Finals matchups of all time.
The younger Pippen said facing the Lakers is "personal" for him, and he's looking forward to the challenge.
Pippen Jr. has been a key player for the Grizzlies this season, averaging 10.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.
He's also shooting 46.5% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range.
The Grizzlies are currently 32-21, good for fourth place in the Western Conference.
The Lakers, meanwhile, are 25-29, good for 13th place in the Western Conference.
They've been struggling as of late, losing four of their last five games.
The Lakers will be without LeBron James on Friday night, who is nursing a foot injury.
But the Grizzlies will still have their hands full with Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, and Dennis Schroder.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.
Here are some additional details about the matchup:
- The Grizzlies are 2-1 against the Lakers this season.
- The Lakers have lost four of their last five games.
- The Grizzlies are fourth in the Western Conference, while the Lakers are 13th.
- The game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.
Prediction:
The Grizzlies will win the game 110-102.
